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Grilled Three-Herb Chicken

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  • Prep 1 hr 5 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 4
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Grilling flavor secret? Try this citrus and herb marinade for tasty chicken.
Updated Sep 10, 2010
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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

  • 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°F). Discard any remaining marinade.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Microwave the chicken to partially cook it before grilling. Not only does this save time, but it can also help prevent overcooked, burned chicken. Place marinated chicken in microwavable dish with thickest parts to the outside edge. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner to allow steam to escape. Microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes, until edges begin to cook; drain. Immediately put chicken on heated grill; grill 15 to 20 minutes.
  • tip 2
    Garnish individual servings with lime slices or sprigs of fresh basil, oregano or thyme.

Nutrition

510 Calories, 42g Total Fat, 30g Protein, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
380
Total Fat
42g
65%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
350mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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