Honey Thyme Grilled Chicken

Name: Honey Thyme Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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

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

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk oil, honey and garlic until blended. Sprinkle drumsticks with seasonings.
2. 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

2 chicken drumsticks: 418 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

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