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Ranch Grilled Chicken Legs

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By: the Evinks15 Comments
Posted: 05/11/20 Updated: 11/06/20

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Ranch chicken drumsticks collage. Top drumsticks on a white plate, bottom drumsticks cooking on the grill
Grilled Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Collage. Top image of grilled chicken drumsticks on a white plate, bottom image of chicken drumsticks on the grill.
Ranch Chicken Drumstick in hand
Ranch Chicken Drumstick in hand

Delicious ranch seasoned Grilled Chicken Legs are perfect for your cookouts, barbecues and backyard parties! They are flavorful, easy and inexpensive. These easy grilled drumsticks will be a hit and favorite for the summer!

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My kids are obsessed with eating chicken drumsticks. After I learned this I was on a mission to make every type of drumstick possible! So far we have BBQ Chicken Drumsticks and now these delicious ranch seasoned chicken legs! I love that they are so simple with only three ingredients and something that I know my children will eat.

The best part about this is it’s something that Mom and Dad actually enjoy eating too!

I think it might be because they get to eat them with their fingers. Finger food is always more fun, right? Even at my age there’s something about digging in and getting messy!

These are perfect for all you backyard entertaining this summer. Plus, you can serve up a few different kinds of chicken legs that you’ve grilled and everyone will be pleased. Another things I adore is that they are inexpensive, so it’s easy to feed a crowd. Typically, you can score them for under a $1 a pound.

Ranch Chicken Legs on Plate

Ingredients Needed for Grilled Chicken Legs

  • Chicken legs
  • Olive oil
  • Ranch dressing mix

Steps to Prepare

They are so simple! Three ingredients and done!

  • Season Drumsticks – Brush olive oil on chicken legs then rub with ranch dressing mix.
  • Grill – Grill at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 185-190 degrees F.

Expert Tips

  • You want to cook chicken drumsticks until they are 180-190 degrees F. I know this seems really hot and chicken is usually done before that, but cooking them to a higher heat point makes it so the chicken isn’t stringy like sometimes happens and it’s not bloody by the bone. Trust me just do it!
  • Keep the grill temperature to about 350 degrees F. This temp allows the chicken to be perfectly cooked, but the skin won’t become scorched.
  • Keep the lid to the grill closed as much as possible .
  • Flip the chicken legs every ten minutes.
  • Have some water ready in case there are flare ups. Chicken drumsticks have a lot of skin which renders when grilling and can drip grease causing flare ups.
  • Grill over direct heat.

Chicken legs with ranch seasoning on a grill grate

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5 from 5 votes

Grilled Ranch Chicken Drumsticks

Delicious Grilled Ranch Chicken Drumsticks are perfect for your cookouts, barbecues and backyard parties! Chicken Drumsticks are flavorful, easy and inexpensive. These easy grilled chicken legs will be a hit and favorite for the summer!
Prep:10 mins
Cook:30 mins
Total:40 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken legs
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
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Instructions

  • Brush chicken legs with olive oil. Rub ranch dressing onto the chicken legs.
  • Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Place chicken legs on grill. Grill for 30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 185-190 degrees F.

Tips

  • You want to cook chicken drumsticks until they are 180-190 degrees F. I know this seems really hot and chicken is usually done before that, but cooking them to a higher heat point makes it so the chicken isn't stringy like sometimes happens and it's not bloody by the bone. Trust me just do it!
  • Keep the grill temperature to about 350 degrees F. This temp allows the chicken to be perfectly cooked, but the skin won't become scorched.
  • Keep the lid to the grill closed as much as possible .
  • Flip the chicken legs every ten minutes.
  • Have some water ready in case there are flare ups. Chicken drumsticks have a lot of skin which renders when grilling and can drip grease causing flare ups.
  • Grill over direct heat.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 178kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 10g (20%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Cholesterol: 60mg (20%), Sodium: 316mg (14%), Potassium: 131mg (4%), Vitamin A: 60IU (1%), Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 6mg (1%), Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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  1. Linda says

    Posted on 10/24/22 at 5:42 pm

    does this have to be done on the grill?

    Reply
  2. Catherine says

    Posted on 4/29/21 at 7:28 pm

    Julie you never fail me when I’m looking for chicken recipes!!!!!!! You postings have become a faithful friend. Thank you Julie

    Reply
    • Julie says

      Posted on 5/3/21 at 8:43 am

      What a sweet thing to read on a Monday morning Catherine! I’m so glad you love the recipes!

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    Posted on 6/1/20 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this last night and everyone loved it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 6/1/20 at 11:50 pm

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Alison LaFortune says

    Posted on 5/18/20 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    So much flavor here! Loved the recipe.

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 5/18/20 at 8:27 pm

      Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  5. Malinda says

    Posted on 5/13/20 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    Grilled these last night and the whole family ate in silence they were that good!! Thank you for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 5/14/20 at 7:54 pm

      Awesome! I’m so glad they were a hit!

      Reply
  6. Betty says

    Posted on 10/22/19 at 1:15 am

    Can you bake these

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 10/24/19 at 7:54 pm

      Yes, you can! You can either place them directly on a baking sheet (using parchment paper might help with sticking) or place them on a wire rack in a baking sheet. Follow the same heat and time instructions. You wouldn’t necessarily have to rotate them every 10 minutes in the oven but you still could if desired. Bake until internal temp reaches 185-190 degrees.

      Reply
  7. Beth Pierce says

    Posted on 2/22/19 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Hubby and I loved these! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 2/25/19 at 8:03 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  8. Noelle says

    Posted on 2/22/19 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! Great healthy alternative to ordering wings!! Family loved it too 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 2/25/19 at 8:03 pm

      Glad you all enjoyed them!

      Reply

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