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Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

A simple recipe to make flavourful chicken that makes for a simple midweek lunch or dinner
Course Accompaniment
Cuisine International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 381kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken with skin, cut into big pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1-/2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs
  • salt to taste, approx 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  • . Wash the chicken and drain well. Pat dry with a kitchen tissue.
  • In a bowl mix the lime or lemon juice, pepper powder, melted butter, olive oil, chopped garlic, herbs & salt together to form a marinate.
  • Apply the marinade over all the chicken pieces and also in between the flesh & the skin. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes, overnight for best results.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees C for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces, baste it with it's own juices and continue return it to the oven for another 10-12 minutes. Finally, change the oven setting to 'Grill' mode and grill for another 3-5 minutes or till the skin crisps up a bit and turns golden brown.
  • Insert a skewer to check if the chicken is tender. If done, remove it from the oven.
  • Serve piping hot with any sides of your choice such as mashed or roasted potatoes, grilled or sautéed vegetables, rice or any other grain.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg