BROILED (OR BARBECUED) CHICKEN WITH LEMON

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This recipe is adapted from Perfect Greek a collection of essential recipes. You can broil the chicken or grill on the back yard barbecue. Note: The times indicated do not include marinating time of at least 2 hours.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken quarters
2 lemons, juice and zest of
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Prick the skin of the chicken quarters all over with a fork. Place the chicken in a zip bag and add the lemon juice, oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Reserve the zest for garnishing later.
  • Close the bag and shake and squish contents to mix well and coat the chicken. Let rest in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler or barbecue. Baste chicken with marinade periodically and broil or grill at least 30 - 40 minutes, or until done (the juices will run clear when pierced with a skewer).
  • Serve hot, with lemon zest sprinkled over the chicken.

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