~ ** The ORIGINAL - 'Aardvark Antics' : A "FOODIE" Blog ** LEMON and GARLIC Chicken DRUMSTICKS !! ** ~

Serves: 4.

8 chicken drumsticks

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3 teaspoons dried MIXED herbs

1/3 cup (80ml.) olive oil

1 lemon, rind/'zest' finely grated, juiced

1. COMBINE the garlic, mixed herbs, oil, salt and cracked black pepper, lemon rind and juice in a LARGE non-metallic bowl.

2. CAREFULLY make a few (3 - 5) slashes in the skin of the drumsticks (this will allow the marinade to be absorbed into the chicken more better). ADD to garlic mixture and toss to coat evenly. COVER and refrigerate for one (1) hour.

3. HEAT a stovetop grill or barbecue/barbeque on high. DRAIN the chicken from the liquid and cook on pre-heated grill for 10-12 minutes, turning regularly until golden brown and cooked through. * SERVE immediately with a simple salad or lightly steamed - boiling for about 3-5 minutes (hot but remaining crunchy) vegetables!

N.B. This dish works well for feeding a CROWD. * TRY using wings, thighs or breast fillets.

Bon Apetit