Buttermilk Brined Grilled Chicken Legs

 Grilled Chicken Drumsticks are tender and juicy marinated in buttermilk brine and seasoning. An easy grilled chicken recipe your whole family will love. Serve slathered in blueberry BBQ sauce, or another favorite! Sound good? Let's make them:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 quart buttermilk
• ½ cup red onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 12 chicken drumsticks
• optional: blueberry bbq sauce (use any favorite BBQ sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. mix buttermilk, onin, garlic, salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces and cover in brine. Cover and chill for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. Remove chicken from refrigerator and brine about 20 to 30 minutes prior to grilling.
4. Heat grill to medium heat (350 to 400 degrees F).
5. Lift chicken from the brine, discard brine. (For crispier skin, wipe the brine from the drumsticks)
6. Grill chicken, covered, turning pieces frequently. until browned on both sides and no longer pink, about 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Brush with barbecue sauce the last 5 to 8 minutes of grilling.