LEMON-THYME CHICKEN LEGS

Lemon-Thyme Chicken Legs image

Try chicken legs for a tasty change of pace. Grilled and glazed, these make a simple 30-minute main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 chicken legs (about 2 1/2 lb)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.
Sprinkle chicken legs with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 16 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Brush chicken legs generously with lemon-honey sauce, turning to coat evenly. Cover grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side or until glaze is hot and bubbly.
Place chicken on serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1/2 g