GRILLED THREE-HERB CHICKEN

Grilled Three-Herb Chicken image

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

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 chicken thighs (about 1 lb)
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb)

Steps:

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.
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°F). Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g