Lemon-Garlic Chicken

Prep 1 hr 5 min
Total 2 hr 5 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

Nothing beats the tantalizing aroma of marinated chicken on the grill! Try this version that's fresh as can be with lemon, garlic and spices. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 7, 2009

Ingredients

3/4

cup water

1/3

cup olive or vegetable oil

Grated fresh peel from 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)

1/4

cup fresh lemon juice

tablespoon garlic-pepper blend

teaspoon salt

cloves garlic, finely chopped

cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)

Steps

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1

In 1-gallon resealable heavy-duty plastic food-storage bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours, turning bag occasionally, to marinate.
2

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
3

Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).

Expert Tips

Garlic-pepper blend is a combination of garlic powder, salt and pepper. Look for the seasoning in the dry spices and herbs section of the grocery store.
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