Grilled Chicken with Lemon-Herb Sauce
The chicken may be grilled on the barbecue or baked in the oven. Immersing the cooked chicken in the lemon-herb sauce provides an after-cooking marinated approach that is absolutely delicious.
NotesServing Suggestion:
Serve lemon-herb coated chicken over assorted tossed greens with slices of fresh lemon and crusty rolls.
Serves6 to 8
Cooking Methodbaking, grilling
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together
Recipe Coursemain course
Dietary Considerationdiabetic, egg-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, lactose-free, low carb, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free
Equipmentgrill
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturecrisp, herby, juicy, light, savory, tangy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh chives
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 chicken pieces, such as breasts or drumsticks
Instructions
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Stir together lemon juice, oregano, chives and salt and pepper. Pour into a serving dish large enough to hold all chicken pieces.
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Rinse and wipe chicken with paper towel. Grill at medium-high heat or roast until meat is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
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When chicken is cooked, transfer to bowl with lemon mixture. Turn to coat and serve.
2002 Margaret Howard
