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Lemon Thyme Chicken with Rosemary New Potatoes
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
Show:  The Essence of Emeril
Episode:  Grilling
1 whole (3-pound) chicken
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup finely chopped lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced
8 new potatoes, quartered and blanched
1/4 cup chopped rosemary
Salt and pepper
4 fresh rosemary sprigs
Essence, recipe follows

Preheat the grill.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rub the entire chicken with the lemon and thyme rub. Place the chicken on the grill and grill for 10 to 15 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with the remaining olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the potatoes are golden.

Place the potatoes on the platter. Lay the chicken against the potatoes. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and Essence.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Emeril's Slaw

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

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