HONEY THYME GRILLED CHICKEN

Honey Thyme Grilled Chicken image

For grilling chicken, I wanted a marinade different from barbecue sauce, so I pulled out some honey and thyme. If you have time, let the chicken marinate awhile to boost flavor. -Noel Bigelow, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 garlic clove, minced
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk oil, honey and garlic until blended. Sprinkle drumsticks with seasonings., Lightly oil grill rack with cooking oil. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and brushing generously with honey mixture during the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.