BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND BASIL

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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Basil image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each) butterflied (see Note)
8 lemon slices
32 basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, garlic and lemon juice in a large shallow pan or baking dish. Add the chickens and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high. Remove each chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess (discard the used marinade). Loosen the skin around the breast, and place 1 lemon slice and 4 basil leaves on each breast. Stretch the skin over them, and secure with toothpicks if too loose. Season the chickens with salt and pepper. Grill skin-side down until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling until cooked through, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Place on a large serving platter.
  • NOTE: To butterfly a chicken, split it down the backbone with a sharp knife, and open it out flat.

Aedhesh Kumar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Anish Bista
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I'm a big fan of lemon-flavored dishes and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mokgaetsi Alphinah
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Lx Roben
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Deborah Chinecherem
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Sithum Pahasara
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I'm a big fan of chicken and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vonnie Kenyon
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too bland for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Vladimira Kotrcova
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmu Million
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too garlicky for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Chinedu Daniel
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I'm not a big fan of lemon-flavored dishes, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too tart.


Neo Motloung
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Tompil Johnson
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ricky Goldstein
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Nethuka Sathsara
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Angel Andrews
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too tangy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Donnie Adkins
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kosoluchi Nwabu
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Meta Met
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This butterflied chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-garlic-basil sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.