Name: Easy Memorial Day Party Food for a Big Happy Crowd: 5 Irresistible Recipes
Ingredients: 2 pounds of chicken drumsticks; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 large watermelons, cut into wedges; 3 cups of mixed greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 24 hamburger buns; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; Lettuce, tomato, and onion for toppings

Description

Celebrate Memorial Day with this easy and delicious party food that will please a big crowd! Perfect for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or barbecues.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds of chicken drumsticks
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large watermelons, cut into wedges
3 cups of mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
24 hamburger buns
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce, tomato, and onion for toppings

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken drumsticks in the mixture until well coated.
Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the watermelon wedges and arrange them on a large platter.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
For the burgers, form ground beef into 8 patties, season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, adding cheese in the last minute to melt.
Serve the grilled chicken, watermelon, salad, and burgers on a buffet table for guests to help themselves.

Notes

You can use store-bought BBQ sauce or make your own for a personalized touch.
Feel free to add other toppings for the burgers like pickles, ketchup, or mustard.
For a vegetarian option, consider grilling vegetable skewers or making portobello mushroom burgers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25

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