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Juicy grilled chicken drumsticks with herbs on a wooden platter, garnished with fresh lettuce and lemon wedges.

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest from half a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken drumsticks on both sides with salt and black pepper.
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  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Mix well.
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  • Add the marinade to the chicken drumsticks. Cover with plastic wrap then let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight. Alternatively, place the chicken in a Ziploc bag.
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  • Preheat the grill to HIGH heat and oil the grates. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.
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  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 79mgFiber: 0.2g
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