Lemon Oregano Chicken

A large, oval white plate holds a neatly arranged row of cooked chicken drumsticks garnished with lemon slices and herbs, placed on a rustic wooden table with a white and black striped cloth nearby. Two hands are seen positioning the plate.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon 2-3 tbsp
3 garlic cloves chopped
1 ½ teaspoons pink salt
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8 drumsticks approx 3 lbs

Instructions

Mix the marinade (everything except for the chicken).
In either a Ziploc bag, glass dish, or container place the drumsticks. Pour marinade over. Mix so that each piece of chicken is fully covered.
Marinade for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight.*

For the grill

Preheat the grill to 325°F.
Add drumsticks to the grill. Grill each side for approx 12-15 minutes.
Use an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the meat (without touching the bone) and make sure each piece reaches 165°F.

For the oven

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add drumsticks to a baking sheet.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the meat temperature (in the thickest portion of the meat) reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg