Grilled Three-Herb Chicken
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Grilling flavor secret? Try this citrus and herb marinade for tasty chicken.


Grilled Three-Herb Chicken

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Related Categories: Chicken, Chicken Marinades, Grilled Chicken, Grilling Chicken
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2   cup
    vegetable oil
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  • 1/2   cup
    lime juice
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  • 2   tablespoons
    chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
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  • 2   tablespoons
    chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
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  • 2   tablespoons
    chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
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  • 1   teaspoon
    onion powder
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    lemon-pepper seasoning
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  • 4  
    chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
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  • 4  
    chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
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Directions
1.
In shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken thighs and drumsticks; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
2.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, skin sides down, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with marinade. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Brush with marinade; cook 5 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180 degrees F). Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition information
Calories 510 (Calories from Fat 380); Total Fat 42g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g); Protein 30g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%. Exchanges: 0 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 0. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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