BBQ Chicken Drumettes with Mustard and Garlic Marinade
Juicy chicken drumettes coated in a thick, creamy mustard and garlic marinade, grilled to golden perfection. This crowd-pleasing barbecue recipe comes together in minutes with pantry staples. Perfect for summer cookouts and casual gatherings!
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken drumettes or mid-joint wings
- 10 oz (300 g) minced garlic (jarred pre-minced works great)
- 1 packet (2.5 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 7 oz (200 g) Dijon or yellow mustard
- Salt to taste
- Hot sauce or chili sauce to taste
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Directions
- 1
Place the chicken drumettes in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and mix thoroughly with one hand, keeping the other clean to handle remaining ingredients.
- 3
Sprinkle in the entire onion soup mix packet and stir until evenly distributed over all the pieces.
- 4
Gradually add the mustard, mixing continuously — the marinade should reach a thick, paste-like consistency, never watery.
- 5
Season with salt to taste and add hot sauce if desired.
- 6
Let the chicken rest in the marinade for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for 1 hour for deeper flavor.
- 7
Grill over medium-high heat for 12–15 minutes per side until golden, caramelized, and cooked through.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pre-minced garlic from a jar blends seamlessly into the marinade and saves prep time. For extra depth, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a drizzle of honey for a sweet-spicy glaze.
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