HERB-TOMATO GRILLED CHICKEN (OVEN VERSION)

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Tips: Fresh chopped parsley can be substituted for fresh basil. You may marinate the chicken pieces in the sauce before grilling.

Provided by Rev BJ Friley

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken, 3 to 3 1/2 lbs., cut up
1 dash(es) salt
1 dash(es) black pepper
BASTING SAUCE
2 Tbsp oil or melted butter
3/4 c tomato ketchup or chili sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 clove garlic, minced or pressed
3 Tbsp fresh chopped basil or 2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Cut off excess fat from chicken pieces.
  • 2. Loosen the skin away from the meat (this helps the basting sauce to reach the meat underneath).
  • 3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Mix together and blend well the oil, tomato ketchup or chili sauce, lemon juice, the garlic and the herbs used.
  • 5. Place chicken pieces on rack.
  • 6. Brush on both sides with basting sauce.
  • 7. Grill chicken for 12 to 15 minutes on one side, brushing with basting sauce from time to time.
  • 8. Turn chicken over.
  • 9. Brush again with sauce.
  • 10. Grill chicken for another 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  • 11. Serve immediately with crusty bread and a tossed green salad, tomatoes and crispy baked potato wedges.

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