Grilled Taco Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Grilled Taco Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 2 packages (0.85 oz each) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix; 2 1 tablespoon (from 1-oz package) ranch dip mix; 3 1 container (16 oz) sour cream; 4 3 tablespoons sliced green onions; 5 12 chicken drumsticks

Try this easy twist on grilled chicken drumsticks—seasoned with taco seasoning and served with a taco ranch dipping sauce. Get your chicken on!

15 Minutes Prep

1 Hour Total

12 Servings

Ingredient List

2 packages (0.85 oz each) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon (from 1-oz package) ranch dip mix
1 container (16 oz) sour cream
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
12 chicken drumsticks

Preparation

Heat gas or charcoal grill.
In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix, the ranch dip mix, sour cream and 2 tablespoons of the green onions; stir to completely blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Rub drumsticks with remaining taco seasoning mix (from both packages). Place chicken on grill over medium heat (350°F to 400°F); cover grill. Cook 30 to 40 minutes, turning every 6 to 7 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish drumsticks with remaining tablespoon of green onions; serve with dressing.

Expert Tips

If legs are browning too quickly, lower heat and grill until internal temperature is reached.
Want a little spice? Serve with your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition

1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 450mg; Potassium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 17g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 Very Lean Meat, 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2