Lemon-Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
Serves 4
Ingredients
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoons coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- Fresh parsley, stemmed and chopped, for garnish
Directions
- 1Into a large, zip-top bag, add lemon juice and zest, black pepper, salt, olive oil, garlic and drumsticks. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 2Preheat an indoor grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium-high. Grill drumsticks on all sides until cooked in the center, about 24-26 minutes total. While the drumsticks are grilling, cut the remaining lemon in half and grill it cut-side down for 4-5 minutes or until caramelized and brown.
- 3Place drumsticks on a platter and garnish with parsley and juice from the grilled lemon.
First published on jeanettedonnarumma.com.
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