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Greek Garlic Chicken

chicken garlic lemon main-course

The marinade used here is also available as a standalone recipe: Greek Garlic Chicken Marinade.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks attached; about 5 lb. (2.27 kg) total)
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) minced garlic (about 3 heads)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (40 ml) dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coarse-ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped parsley

Method

  1. Rinse the chicken, pat it dry, and pull off and discard any lumps of fat.
  2. Put the legs in a rimmed 12- by 17-inch (43 cm) pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, pepper, and salt.
  4. Smear the garlic mixture evenly over the chicken, then arrange the legs, cut side down, in a single layer.
  5. BBQ until done.

Fantastic.

Originally from blimacake.com.