Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, onion and chives. In a separate bowl, mix the butter, egg and milk. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring only until th edry ingredients are moistened. Work quickly; do not overmix.

Spoon the batter into well-oiled or paper lined muffin cups. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.