PUBLICAN CHICKEN

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This quick, easy-to-put-together chicken comes from Paul Kahan of The Publican, a restaurant in Chicago. The ingredient list is short, and may include much of what you already have on hand. But the flavor it yields is paramount: Serve it with wedge fries and a frosty beer for a meal that will lift the most flagging spirits.

Provided by Frank Bruni

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Espelette pepper or Spanish smoked hot paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3-pound) chicken, backbone removed

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, Espelette pepper or hot paprika, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Flatten chicken and add to marinade, turning it until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Prepare a grill, arranging coals or gas flame so it is hot on only one side. Place chicken skin-side down on unheated side of grill (so it will cook by indirect heat). Grill, basting every 5 minutes and turning chicken once about halfway through, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced near joint of thigh, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes. Carve as desired, and serve.

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