Lemon Rosemary Chicken
This is a great BBQ recipe. We usually use boneless chicken breasts but it works equally well with thighs or legs.
ingredients
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1.25 KG chicken
- 2 TBSP liquid honey
- 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
Traditional recipe
- 1
In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, rosemary and garlic. Transfer to shallow glass dish large enough to hold chicken in single layer.
- 2
Place chicken in shallow dish with marinade, turning to coat both sides.
- 3
Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in fridge for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- 4
Remove from marinade, drain well and reserve marinade.
- 5
Place chicken on grill, over medium hot coals or on medium setting. Cook, covered for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stir honey and mustard into reserved marinade and brush over chicken.
- 6
Turn over and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
Variations
- 1
Peppery Grilled Chicken:
- 2
Increase lemon juice to 1/2 cup. Substitute 1 TBSP crushed black peppercorns for rosemary. Increase garlic to 2 large cloves.
- 3
Lime-Coriander Grilled Chicken:
- 4
Substitute lime juice for lemon juice and add 1 TSP grated lime rind. Substitute vegetable oil for olive oil. Substitute 1 TBSP crushed coriander seeds for rosemary.
Source: Canadian Living Barbeque and Summer Living Cookbook

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