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Grilled Three-Herb Chicken

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 10, 2010
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Grilling flavor secret? Try this citrus and herb marinade for tasty chicken.

Grilled Three-Herb Chicken

  • Prep Time 1 hr 5 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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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)

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

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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