GRILLED ITALIAN LEMON CHICKEN

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Light summer fare. especially good when the oregano is abundant in your garden. From the Amalfi region of Italy.

Provided by Smoky Okie

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 medium lemons, juice of
1 head garlic, crushed and minced
1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
7 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 split broiler-fryer chicken
salt
pepper
garlic powder
ground oregano

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients and whisk well to make marinade.
  • Combine last 4 ingredients and whisk to make chicken seasoning.
  • Prepare grill for direct/indirect grilling.
  • Season chicken on both sides.
  • Sear chicken over direct heat, then cook indirect to approx 145°F internal temp (slightly underdone).
  • Remove chicken from heat and cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut chicken into large bite size chunks (i.e. a breast will usually make 3 or 4 chunks, a thigh makes 2, etc.).
  • Place pieces cut side down in baking dish.Use a dish of such dimensions as to keep the pieces standing up against each other.
  • Pour marinade evenly over chicken and let marinade 30 minute.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven (or gas grill) to 375°F, then bake 40 minutes.
  • Serve on a platter and spoon half of juices/marinade over the top.
  • Remaining juices may be served on the side in ramekins, or bowl to be passed.
  • Note: You may substitute Caventer's Greek seasoning for the last 4 ingredients. We do.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.7, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 164.3, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.4, Protein 44

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