Growing up, my mom cooked chicken drumsticks pretty frequently. I have to admit that I didn’t eat chicken drumsticks for years after moving out of the house. Ours were never seasoned (it’s hard to cook for seven people, it really is!) and usually broiled in the oven, not my favorite way to eat chicken.
This recipe changed my mind.
Chicken drumsticks are an economical choice, even more so when they’re on sale like they are this week at Brookshire’s. They’re juicy because they’re still on the bone, and they’re full of flavor. As I came to realize in my later years, what’s not to love?
I love this recipe because it’s perfect for patios, porches and picnics. Chicken on the bone is so much easier to eat outside. The delicious sauce seals in the juices and elevates the drumstick to a veritable feast.
Grilled Garlic-Parmesan Drumsticks
Serves 10
Ingredients:
Drumsticks:
5 lb chicken drumsticks
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp paprika
Garlic-Parmesan Sauce:
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, seasoning salt and paprika. Then, rub this mixture into the chicken drumsticks, making sure to get under the skin to season the chicken.
Grill the chicken on 425° F for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is done.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the garlic-parmesan sauce.
When the chicken is done cooking, spoon the garlic-parmesan sauce on top of the chicken and serve.
Nutritional Information: Calories Per Serving: 556, Calories from Fat: 275, Fat: 31 g, Trans Fat: 0 g (7 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 208 mg, Sodium: 753 mg, Potassium: 473 mg, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 66 g