Grilled Herb-Infused Drumsticks
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Chicken:
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic food bag, combine all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken drumsticks.
- Tightly seal the bag and turn it several times to coat the chicken well.
- Place the bag into a 13×9-inch pan.
- Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for at least 3 hours.
- Heat a gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Place the marinade in a 1-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the marinade comes to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
- Place the chicken onto the grill.
- Grill, turning and basting occasionally with the marinade, for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
- Discard any remaining marinade.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
These herb-infused grilled drumsticks would pair wonderfully with a light-bodied red wine, such as a Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais. The wine’s fruity notes and gentle acidity will complement the herbs and spices in the dish without overpowering the delicate flavors of the chicken.Nutrition values
Calories: 400 kcal | koolhydraten: 4 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 32 g | Suiker: 1 g