MARINATED ROSEMARY CHICKEN

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This moist chicken, sent in by Wendy Molzahn of Beaumont, Alberta, is partially cooked in the microwave just before grilling to speed up cooking. The rosemary marinade enhanced the meat flavor...and there's enough sauce to set aside for basting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed

Steps:

In a measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic and rosemary. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. microwave-safe dish. Cover loosely and microwave on high for 6 minutes, rotating once. , Immediately place chicken over drip pan and grill covered, over indirect medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchange