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Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients
  

Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken

  • Chicken drumsticks quantity as needed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Hickory wood chunks for smoking

Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup Mayo
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • 2 tsp Fresh chopped dill
  • 2 tsp Fresh chopped chives
  • 2 tsp Fresh chopped parsley
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper from a can, finely diced or blended

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine kosher salt, chipotle powder, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar to create the dry rub.
  • Butterfly the chicken drumsticks by making a lengthwise cut along the side of the bone without cutting all the way through. Open the drumstick up to expose the bone.
  • Generously coat each butterflied drumstick with the dry rub and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce. In a separate bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk.
  • Add the juice from half a lemon to the sauce mixture.
  • Mix in the freshly chopped dill, chives, and parsley.
  • Season the sauce with onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
  • Incorporate the finely diced or blended chipotle pepper into the sauce and stir until well combined. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the grill for direct grilling. Once hot, sear both sides of the marinated chicken drumsticks for 90-120 seconds each.
  • Adjust the grill for indirect grilling at approximately 325°F (163°C) and add hickory wood chunks for smoking.
  • Transfer the seared chicken to the indirect heat side of the grill and smoke until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and serve with the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce.