Honey Thyme Grilled Chicken

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on May 21, 2023

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

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Honey Thyme Grilled Chicken

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

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.
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