Recipe

Barbecued chicken with lemon and garlic

A surefire family favourite - barbecue chicken with lemon and garlic is tender and tasty. Serve with good bread and a fresh green salad for a simple weekend lunch.

Nov 30, 2010 1:00pm
  • 15 mins cooking
  • 3 hrs marinating
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Barbecued chicken with lemon and garlic
  • 1.5 kilogram chicken pieces on the bone
  • 2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 6 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) lemon juice

Method

Barbecued chicken with lemon and garlic
  • 1
    Make two deep cuts in thickest part of each chicken piece.
  • 2
    Combine remaining ingredients in large shallow dish; add chicken, mix well. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • 3
    Drain chicken over medium bowl; reserve marinade. Barbecue (or grill or char-grill) chicken until browned all over and cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade occasionally during cooking.

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