Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Green Olive Salsa Verde
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 962
- Total Fat
- 76
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 13
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 58
- Cholesterol
- 222
- Sodium
- 1316
- Total: 3 hr 50 min (includes marinating and warming times)
- Active: 50 min
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken:
1/2 cup brine from green olives, such as Picholine or Castelvetrano
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped to a paste
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 small Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces (drumsticks, thighs and halved breasts with wings removed)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Green Olive Salsa Verde:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted green olives, such as Picholine or Castelvetrano
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 large clove garlic, chopped to a paste
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch red chile flakes, optional
Directions
- For the chicken: Whisk together the olive brine, olive oil, oregano, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and onions in a bowl. Put the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Evenly coat, press out air, seal and place in a large bowl or dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
- For the salsa verde: Combine the olive oil, olives, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and juice, black pepper and chile pepper if using in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prepare the grill for medium-low heat. Sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill skin-side down and cook slowly until the fat is rendered and the skin begins to turn crispy and golden brown. Flip and continue grilling until the meat registers 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 20 minutes total for the smaller breast pieces and 30 for the drumsticks and thighs. Serve with the green olive salsa verde.