GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN

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Ohhhh, so good, especially serves with Greek Lemon Potatoes from Zaar chefs. YUMMY! from Everyday FOODS magazine. Note: This is VERY LEMONY, adjust lemon ingredients to your preference.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/4 cup finely chopped oregano (Greek, if available) or 1 tablespoon mediterranean dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
ground black pepper
4 (1 1/2 lb) chicken halves
4 lemons, halved crosswise
oregano sprig

Steps:

  • Make marinade in small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, oregano, oil, 2 teas. Kosher salt and 1 teas. fresh black pepper.
  • Divide marinade between 2 large re-sealable plastic bags.
  • Lightly pierce chicken with meat fork to deeply accept marinade.
  • Place 2 chicken halves in each bag; shake to coat. let marinate at room temp 30 minutes, turning bags occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to medium and lightly oil grates.
  • Remove chicken from bags and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook until lightly browned and cooked throughly, about 20 minutes.
  • Instant read thermometer should read 175*F when inserted in the thickest part of the chicken.
  • (If browning too quick, move to part of grill with less heat or turn down grill.).
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Tent with foil; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place lemon halves on grill; cook to slightly char, 8-10 minutes.
  • Garnish chicken with oregano sprigs and service with grilled lemons.

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