LEMON-THYME CHICKEN LEGS

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Try chicken legs for a tasty change of pace. Grilled and glazed, these make a simple 30-minute main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 chicken legs (about 2 1/2 lb)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken legs with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 16 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Brush chicken legs generously with lemon-honey sauce, turning to coat evenly. Cover grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side or until glaze is hot and bubbly.
  • Place chicken on serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Waqar Qurashi
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I loved this dish! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Sam croW
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Salman Ulhaq
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Kimberly Dorsey
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Maria Balbuena
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the sauce.


Sandy Ambalgan
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


MD Simon Miah
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the sauce could have been a bit more flavorful.


Ronald Sarver
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The sauce was a bit too thin for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Myles
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Davette Munnings
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind! The lemon-thyme sauce was amazing and the chicken was so moist and tender.


Asghar Barish
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I loved the crispy skin and the tangy sauce.


King Joseph
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. We will definitely be making this again.


Kaylim Albiter
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-thyme sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.