HERB GARDEN GRILLED CHICKEN

Herb Garden Grilled Chicken image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon balm or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)

Steps:

Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken; rub seasoning mixture under and over skin. Tuck wings under chicken and tie legs., Place chicken over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, rotating occasionally. Remove chicken from grill; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.