BUTTERFLY CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND THYME
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Turn the chicken breast-side down. Use kitchen shears to cut out the backbone of the chicken. Flip the chicken back over and press it down flat with the palms of your hands against the cutting board to open it up like a book. Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag.
- Whisk together the olive oil, fennel seeds, thyme, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Use a clean tea towel and wipe the grill grates with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place skin-side down on the grill and close the lid. Grill until the skin is nice and golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Once the chicken has nice golden grill marks, turn the grill to medium-low heat. Flip the chicken again, close the grill lid and continue cooking until a thermometer reaches 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Check the chicken occasionally to make sure it's not burning and rotate as necessary.
- Cut into 6 to 8 pieces before serving. Serve the chicken on a platter with the Simple Green Salad.
- Add the greens to large bowl. Add the mustard and lemon juice to another bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Toss the greens with the dressing and transfer to a platter.
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Fatima Zaheer
zaheerf@yahoo.comThis recipe was a disaster! The chicken was burnt and the lemon and thyme sauce was way too sour.
muhaib khan
km41@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough and chewy.
Atrooba Chaudhry
a_c48@yahoo.comThis recipe was way too complicated. I ended up just throwing everything in a pot and hoping for the best.
Alomgir Hussain
a@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.
Muhammad Muddasir
m_muhammad44@gmail.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
FLUFFYMANPIG
fluffymanpig62@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the lemon and thyme added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Juss Hart
h.j@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of thyme, but I loved this recipe! The lemon and thyme flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Billal Hosan
h.b16@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The lemon and thyme added a nice flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Issam Abadaj
a_i0@hotmail.frI made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Madara Uchiha
uchiha_madara47@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The lemon and thyme gave the chicken a delicious flavor.
Shamsa Talat
talatshamsa@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme add a nice touch.
B e s t S o n
b.n@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon and thyme sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.
Undisputed_Geo
undisputed_geo@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the lemon and thyme gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Alomgri
alomgri71@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon and thyme added a delicious brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.