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Lemon Herb BBQ Chicken with Sweet Mesquite Beans

This delicious Lemon Herb BBQ Chicken is made with the best sweet mesquite beans! This easy and healthy chicken dinner recipe is perfect for family meals!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken recipe, best grilled chicken recipe, chicken dinner recipe, grilled chicken recipe, healthy chicken dinner, healthy chicken dinner recipe, lemon herb chicken, mesquite beans
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 252kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried crushed rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (1 nice lemon)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 lbs chicken drumsticks 4-8 pieces

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix together the Dijon, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until well combined. Add Chicken pieces, stirring marinade over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
  • Preheat indoor or outdoor grill over medium heat, grease with oil before use.
  • With grilling tongs, remove marinated chicken from marinade and carefully place onto hot grill. Grill about 5 minutes each side turning 4 times to get all sides of chicken browned. When chicken is cooked through, remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with a side of Bush's Mesquite Grilling Beans and a salad of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg