Description
Sizzling Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks paired with crispy roasted potatoes bring Caribbean spice directly to dinner tables. Zesty marinade and perfect grill marks promise a mouthwatering meal that pulls you straight into island flavor paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
Seasonings for Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Liquid and Additional Flavors:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey (optional)
Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
Seasonings for Potatoes:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and honey in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Submerge chicken drumsticks completely in the aromatic marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Transform potatoes into rustic wedges, creating uniform shapes for even grilling. Massage the wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper until glistening.
- Ignite the grill to medium-high temperature, targeting 375-400°F. Meticulously clean and lubricate grates to prevent sticking and facilitate beautiful grill marks.
- Position marinated drumsticks across the hot grill grates, rotating periodically to achieve uniform caramelization. Monitor internal temperature, aiming for 165°F to ensure safe consumption.
- Simultaneously arrange potato wedges on the grill’s cooler zones, utilizing indirect heat. Rotate midway through cooking to develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove chicken and potatoes once perfectly grilled, allowing drumsticks to rest for 5 minutes. This pause helps redistribute internal juices, enhancing tenderness.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, presenting a visually appealing and flavor-packed BBQ feast ready to delight.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by marinating chicken overnight in the refrigerator for deeper, more intense taste profiles.
- Prevent potato sticking by thoroughly patting wedges dry before seasoning and ensure grill grates are well-oiled.
- Use a two-zone grilling technique to manage different cooking temperatures, keeping chicken juicy and potatoes perfectly crisp without burning.
- For gluten-free or low-carb variations, substitute potato wedges with grilled zucchini or cauliflower florets, maintaining similar seasoning techniques.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg