Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Fresh Salad recipe

🍗 Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:
   • Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
   • In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
   • Rub the mixture all over the chicken. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
2. Grill:
   • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
   • Grill drumsticks for about 25–30 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F or 74°C).
   • Optionally, brush with extra marinade during grilling (only if not used for raw chicken).

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🥗 Fresh Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine veggies in a large bowl.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients (olive oil, balsamic or lemon juice, salt, pepper) and drizzle over salad.
3. Toss gently and serve fresh.