Some summer dinners don’t need anything fancy to feel special. This meal brings together all the flavors of the season – juicy grilled chicken drumsticks with a sweet and smoky glaze, crisp cucumber dill salad, buttery corn on the cob, golden onion rings, and cold watermelon on the side. It’s the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing dinner that invites everyone to linger a little longer around the table, enjoying good food, fresh air, and an easy summer night.
Honey Dijon Grilled Drumsticks
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For serving:
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Flaky sea salt
Directions:
- Pat the drumsticks dry and place in a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together: olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, brown sugar or coconut sugar, and chili flakes
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2–4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (about 375–400°F).
- Grill drumsticks over indirect heat for 25–30 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175–185°F and the skin is golden and caramelized.
- Move drumsticks over direct heat for the final 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin slightly.
- Finish with chopped parsley, flaky salt, and fresh lemon wedges.
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Directions:
- Place sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 15–20 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together: olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper
- Add cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill. Toss well to combine.
- Top with feta cheese if desired and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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