Budget barbecue-style chicken drumsticks

A cheap and easy way to serve up barbecue-style chicken, even when it’s raining. Using a more affordable cut like drumsticks helps keep the costs low and any leftovers can be eaten hot or cold as part of a packed lunch the next day. A kilo-sized pack contains roughly 9–11 drumsticks. If you think your family will eat more, buy a second pack and freeze the excess – you will still be within budget for the week. This recipe is part of a Budget meal plan for six. In September 2022 this recipe was costed at an average of £4.62 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

Step 2

Put the potatoes in a bowl and toss with the oil, a little salt and lots of ground black pepper. Arrange the potato wedges on a large baking tray, skin-side down. (If the potatoes are placed on their skin side, they won’t need turning.) Bake for 30–35 minutes.

Step 3

Line a second baking tray with foil or baking parchment and add the chicken drumsticks. Season with salt and pepper and place on a shelf a couple of rungs above the potatoes to allow the heat to circulate. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken and potatoes are cooking, cook the sweetcorn according to the pack instructions in the microwave or a small pan then rinse in cold water in a sieve and drain well. Mix with the coleslaw. Mix the barbecue sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the oven after 20 minutes and brush generously with the sauce. Return to the oven for a further 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, sticky and charred in places and the potatoes are pale golden-brown.

Step 6

Serve the chicken with the wedges and coleslaw. Any leftover sauce can be served alongside.

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