Tuscan Lemon Chicken

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Fired Up

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 to 3 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, flattened
Kosher salt
1/3 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt on each side. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small measuring cup. Place the chicken in a ceramic or glass dish just large enough to hold it flat. Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken, turning it in the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn the chicken 2 or 3 times while marinating.

When ready to grill, prepare a hot charcoal fire on 1 side of a grill (or turn a gas grill on low heat). Spread 1/4 of the coals across the other side of the grill. Place the chicken on the cooler side, skin side up, and weigh it down with the dish you used for marinating. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Turn the chicken skin side down, weight again with the dish, and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Place the lemon halves on the cool side of the grill, cut side down for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut in quarters, sprinkle with salt, and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

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Sophia Rancho Cucamonga, CA 03-03-2010
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LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this recipe every other week!!!!!!! M y family loves it!!!!!!! I bake it sometimes. Lots of flavor! It is so good! I... recommend anyone who loves these ingredients to make this recipe!Read more
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Ehren Menlo Park, CA 02-24-2010
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TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

CAN THIS CHICKEN BE BROWNED IN GRILL PAN AND THEN FINISHED IN OVEN? IF SO, FOR A 3 LB CHICKEN, AT WHAT TEMP AND FOR HOW... LONG? WOULD LOVE TO TRY THIS EVEN IF JUST COOKING FOR ONE.Read more
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Ella bowie, MD 02-23-2010
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Yummy and very moist
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As with most recipes, I modified mine a bit but followed the basics. (Used my Foreman grill like a few others.) This key to... this recipe is marinating the chicken. I sauteed broccoli and had jasmine rice to round off this meal and it was amazing. I was impressed; this is certainly a dish I'll try again.Read more
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Laurel Kansas City, MO 02-21-2010
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Alternative Herb to Use Instead of Rosemary
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Rosemary is pretty potent. A little goes a long way. I have made Grilled Lemon Chicken using oregano with great success. The... use of oregano makes the recipe Greek, not Tuscan. Still yummy, though.Read more
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Chelene Gilbert, AZ 02-10-2010
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question about the chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Me and my family are not big fans of rosemary. Can you suggest another spice we might use to replace it. I am excited to try... this!!!!!Read more
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Thomas Dawson, GA 02-08-2010
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Amazing chicken!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The only thing i changed in this recipe was adding lemon pepper seasoning to the chicken while grilling. This eliminates the... need to spend 5 minutes zesting lemons. I have tried the recipe both ways and can't taste any difference really. Served with linguine lightly seasoned with garlic powder and basil this makes for a 5 star meal!Read more