GRILLED ROSEMARY CHICKEN

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Infuse lemony, garlicky chicken with even more flavor by basting it with rosemary branches dipped in olive oil.

Provided by Kevin West

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Tomato     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Graduation     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Rosemary     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Paprika     Advance Prep Required     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3-4-pound) chickens, each cut into 4 pieces, backbones removed
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 1 lemon
12 rosemary sprigs, divided
10 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 large pinch smoked paprika
Tomato Jam

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken in a glass baking dish. Drizzle with 1/2 cup oil and lemon juice. Coarsely chop leaves from 10 rosemary sprigs. Toss chopped rosemary and garlic with chicken to coat; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover; chill for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Let chicken come to room temperature. Brush off marinade; grill chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, about 20-22 minutes for legs and thighs, 16-18 minutes for breasts. Pour remaining 1/4 cup oil into a small bowl. Dip 2 rosemary sprigs in oil; occasionally baste chicken with sprigs until cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
  • Let chicken rest for 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cut lemon in half lengthwise, then cut thinly crosswise into half-moons. Add to chicken with any leftover basting oil; toss to coat. Serve chicken on a platter with Tomato Jam alongside.

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