Description
Butterflied grilled chicken drumsticks showcase Mediterranean flavors with zesty herbs and spices. Marinated chicken develops deep, smoky notes when grilled, delivering a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 10 chicken drumsticks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Ignite the grill to a robust medium-high temperature, creating an ideal cooking environment for the chicken drumsticks.
- Employ a razor-sharp knife to meticulously butterfly each drumstick, slicing lengthwise to expose the inner meat and maximize flavor potential.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice into a harmonious blend.
- Submerge the butterflied drumsticks completely in the marinade, ensuring every crevice is thoroughly coated. Allow the chicken to luxuriate in the seasoning for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling deep flavor penetration.
- Position the marinated drumsticks onto the preheated grill grates, positioning them skin-side down to develop a crisp, caramelized exterior.
- Rotate the drumsticks midway through cooking, grilling approximately 10-12 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing perfectly cooked poultry.
- Transfer the grilled drumsticks from the heat and let them rest momentarily, allowing internal juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Conclude by adorning the drumsticks with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, introducing a bright, herbaceous dimension to the smoky, grilled masterpiece.
Notes
- Marinades infuse deep flavors into meat, transforming ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering feast.
- Butterflying drumsticks increases cooking surface, allowing more seasoning penetration and faster, more even heat distribution.
- Resting meat after grilling lets juices redistribute, ensuring each bite remains incredibly tender and packed with succulent goodness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg