INGREDIENTS:
- 10 chicken drumsticks, skin on
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Additional fresh herbs (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the drumsticks in a large resealable plastic bag or a deep dish. Pour the marinade over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, turning the drumsticks occasionally to marinate evenly.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the drumsticks from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Do not discard the marinade.
- Place the drumsticks on the grill, and cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are nicely charred and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- While the drumsticks are grilling, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. This will be used for basting and serving.
- In the last 10 minutes of grilling, start basting the drumsticks with the simmered marinade, turning them to ensure they are coated evenly.
- Transfer the grilled drumsticks to a platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with the reduced marinade on the side for extra flavor.