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Lemon-Garlic Chicken

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1 hr 5 min prep time
2 hr 5 min total time
8 ingredients
4 servings

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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.

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

1: tablespoon garlic-pepper blend

1: teaspoon salt

4: cloves garlic, finely chopped

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

Steps

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).

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.

Serve with couscous and sliced zucchini, summer squash and carrots.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 380
Calories from Fat: 220

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 24g; 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 31% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 130mg; 43%
Sodium: 270mg; 11%
Total Carbohydrate: 0g; 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g
Protein: 40g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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