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Juicy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe You’ll Obsess Over

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
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Juicy grilled chicken drumsticks served with a fresh garden salad and creamy pink dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon water, if needed to thin
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken drumsticks until evenly coated.
  4. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
  6. Add the chicken drumsticks and grill for 25–30 minutes, turning every few minutes, until golden brown with grill marks and cooked through.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, ketchup, lemon juice, honey, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  8. In a separate bowl, toss the chopped lettuce, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Arrange the grilled chicken drumsticks on a plate with the fresh garden salad and creamy pink dressing on the side.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing option.

Nutrition

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