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BBQ chicken drumsticks with crispy fries and a vibrant garden salad on a plate

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Fries & Garden Salad

Enjoy BBQ chicken drumsticks paired with crispy fries and a refreshing garden salad, perfect for outdoor dining and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Chicken
  • 6 pieces chicken drumsticks Look for healthy pink color and a good amount of fat for flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For seasoning.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey For glazing.
For the Crispy Fries
  • 1 lb frozen French fries Bake or air-fry according to package instructions.
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley For garnish.
For the Garden Salad
  • 2 cups mixed lettuce Ensure freshness.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 medium cucumber Sliced.
  • 1/4 medium red onion Sliced.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Creamy Dip
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken by tossing the drumsticks in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Baking the Chicken
  1. Place the seasoned drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  2. Brush them with BBQ sauce and honey during the last 10 minutes to create a caramelized glaze.
Cooking the Fries
  1. Follow the instructions on the package for baking or air-frying the French fries until golden brown.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and chopped parsley before serving.
Preparing the Salad
  1. In a bowl, mix together the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Making the Creamy Dip
  1. Combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, and lemon juice, mixing well.
Serving
  1. On a serving plate, arrange the chicken drumsticks, crispy fries, garden salad, creamy dip, and ketchup.

Notes

For a kick, add cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce into the seasoning mix for the chicken. Store salad dressing separately for maximum freshness.