Grilled Turkey Legs

Name: Grilled Turkey Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each); 3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Grill: 40 min. + standing

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Try something different this Thanksgiving, and make grilled turkey legs. These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Brush drumsticks with butter mixture.
Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Place turkey on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°, turning drumsticks occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounces cooked turkey: 455 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein.

Try something different this Thanksgiving and learn how to grill turkey drumsticks! These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks are easy to make, free up space in the oven and cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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