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 most of the coals across half of the grill. Place the chicken, skin side up, on the opposite side of the grill and place the dish you used for marinating on top of the chicken to weight it. 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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GINA Miami, FL 10-05-2009
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Super juicy chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I put the marinade on the chicken Saturday afternoon and we cooked it for Sunday dinner. I think the overnight marinade... really made the difference. We just cut the chicken in half to have two flat pieces, it was easier that way. The grilled lemons added a great exta flavor to the meat. It was finger licking good!! Also, we didn't weight the meat down on the grill, we were afraid our dish would explode!!Read more
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Jennifer Boston, MA 09-26-2009
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Very Flavorful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with chicken breasts and seared them first in a pan then stuck them in the oven for 25-30 min. Came out... fantastic and the aroma in the house made my mouth water. I used leftovers to toss into pasta.Read more
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Kyeng Edgewater, NJ 09-03-2009
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Friendly on the waist yet incredibly favorful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used the marinate on boneless skinless chicken breasts - amazing favor! My husband gobbled them down - by far the best... chicken dish I've made so far. I grilled the breasts on each side for about 8 minutes. They were perfect and juicy - served topped with Ina's cucumber and onion tadziki in a pita pocket. Read more
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Jill Gastonia, NC 08-31-2009
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Delicious flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was really good chicken. One thing I would do differently is to marinate it overnight instead of just 4 hours. Plus,... my hubby made it on our grill on low-heat like she said in the back to basics book, and it took twice as long to make it. But it was very moist and delicious. Will make again. Love your show Ina!!!!!Read more
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null null, null 08-18-2009
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a do again recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was easy and wonderful. Also great left over the next day for lunch. Will make this recipe again!
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Kay Glen Allen, VA 07-28-2009
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Love, Love, Love It!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Saw the show and had to try it-fabulous! We usually have roast chicken at least once a week-this might be even better than... that. One caveat-I used a Pyrex dish to marinate the chicken in and following the instructions also used it to weight the chicken. When I took the pan off the chicken to turn it the dish exploded in my hand. The boom was so loud my husband came outside to see what had happened! Thankfully the pieces flew away from me and no one else was near the grill. I think I'll wrap a brick in foil next time... Thanks for a great recipe. I'll use it again soon!Read more