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Butterflied Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy and flavorful butterflied chicken drumsticks, perfect for grilling or roasting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks butterflied
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Butterfly the chicken drumsticks by cutting along both sides of the bone and flattening them.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  4. Place the butterflied drumsticks in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Place the marinated drumsticks on the grill, skin side down.
  2. Grill for about 15 minutes, then flip and grill for another 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

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