Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Servings Prep Time
2 to 3 people 30 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 4 to 8hours
Servings Prep Time
2 to 3 people 30 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 4 to 8hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. To flatten chicken, using a knife or kitchen shears cut out back bone by slicing down each side of it. Lay chicken flat, skin side down and cut out breast bone. Place skin side up on work board.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt on each side and place in a shallow ceramic or glass dish.
  3. Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small measuring cup. Pour marinade over the chicken, turning it in the dish several times until the chicken is well coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn chicken 2 or 3 times while marinating.
  4. Grill on medium heat. Brush grill with olive oil. Place the chicken, skin side up, and weigh down by placing heavy pan on top. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Turn the chicken skin side down, weight again with pan, and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. 150 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
  5. Remove chicken to cutting board, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut in quarters Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Put lemon halves on grill for 5 minutes.
  7. Cut in quarters, sprinkle with salt and serve with juice from grilled lemon halves.