Simple Summer Chicken

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is best made with organic chicken....the only chicken I serve to my family. The ones I buy are usually on the small side and cook more quickly than those plump monsters that are bought sealed in plastic. This is my classic kind of recipe - simple and tasty....the chicken is marinated AFTER cooking, rather than before. This is good served with steamed new potatoes, cole slaw and ice cold beer. Source is Chicago Tribune Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (3 lb) chicken, quartered
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Mix lime juice, olive oil, ginger, sugar and garlic in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the chicken directly over a medium-hot fire on a gas or charcoal grill for about five minutes on each side; shift to indirect heat and continue cooking until done but moist, about another 10 minutes per side.
4. Remove chicken from grill and place into bowl of marinade; let the grilled chicken absorb the fragrant juice for about 5 minutes, then serve.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

I used chicken leg quarters and key lime juice. The chicken was tender and moist. The marinade provided a light flavor. I think I will try this with split game hens. Excellent!