A Juicy BBQ Chicken Dinner That Won't Break the Bank | Struggle Meals

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar; ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by discussing the benefits of using cheaper cuts of meat, specifically chicken drumsticks for their flavor and moisture.

Prepare a spice blend in a jar using 3 tablespoons of paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Coat the chicken drumsticks with the spice blend in a bag for even distribution.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the coated chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

While the chicken is baking, prepare coleslaw by mixing 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, a splash of vinegar, a packet of honey, salt, and pepper, along with thinly sliced carrots.

For the mashed cauliflower, break off florets, boil them, and then mash them with 3 packets of butter and parmesan cheese.

Make the barbecue sauce by combining 1 cup of ketchup, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, sriracha, and mustard in a bowl.

After 25 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven and coat each drumstick with the homemade barbecue sauce.

Broil the chicken for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce and create a charred effect.

Assemble the plate with coleslaw, mashed cauliflower, and the barbecue chicken drumsticks, garnished with scallions.

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