Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for grilled chicken drumsticks served with a fresh salad, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken drumsticks with the marinade.
- Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Serve the grilled chicken drumsticks alongside the fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before grilling.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the salad.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Drumsticks, Fresh Salad, Healthy Recipe