Ingredients
- 2 2 1/2-to-3-pound broiling chickens, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- Lemon Sauce (recipe follows)
Directions
To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.
Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork.
Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces).
Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides, of a size that can fit into the broiler. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches.
Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute.
Remove from broiler and portion each chicken into each of 6 warm serving plates.
Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- Lemon Sauce
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using. Yield: 6 servings.
Photo: Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken (Pollo al Limone) Recipe
















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By kitkam
Statesboro, GA
on July 27, 2012
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So lemony we could barely eat it. I usually love Ina's recipes; actually, this was not her recipe. I can not believe that people stand in line and wait a year for reservations to eat this chicken, if indeed this is prepared as it was presented. I keep thinking I must have made a mistake, but followed the recipe to a T. I should have read the previous reviews and would have known to cut down on the lemon juice.
By kelliegb
on July 26, 2012
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Wow- delicious! I adjusted lemon juice to one juicy lemon and reduced olive oil to 1/2 c and used a 4 lb chicken. Served this with the peas & prosciutto. My whole family loved it. Ina never fails
By pflynn515_10855030
Port St LUcie, FL
on July 21, 2012
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I have made this recipe for years from the Rao's cookbook, just reduced the lemon juice and used only breast and wings since that is what we prefer. Absolutely delish, sop up the juice with crusy bread, yummy!
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