GRILLED LEMONADE CHICKEN
The secret ingredient in this sweet and tangy grilled chicken is a refreshing summer staple - lemonade! Serve it with grilled corn or a classic potato salad for a simple seasonal dinner.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Whisk together the lemonade, garlic, mustard, oregano, dried onion, cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and a few good grinds of pepper in a large liquid measuring cup until combined. Pour over the chicken, making sure all the pieces are fully submerged. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or preferably 24 hours.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grill grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve 2 cups of marinade and discard the rest. Place the chicken on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides liberally with salt and pepper and arrange the pieces skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between each. Cook until the skin is lightly charred and releases easily from the grill, about 2 minutes. Rotate the chicken pieces about 90 degrees so the skin won't burn and cook another 2 minutes. Flip the chicken skin-side up. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh reads 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes more. If the chicken pieces are getting too dark in spots, move them around the grill to cook evenly. Transfer to a platter and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and place on the still-hot grill. Bring to a boil, then continue to cook until it has thickened slightly and reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
- Finely grate the zest from 1 of the lemons, then sprinkle over the chicken. Squeeze the juice from half of the zested lemon (about 1 tablespoon) into the sauce and stir to combine. Transfer to a small bowl for serving. Cut the remaining 2 lemons in half crosswise.
- Place the lemon halves on the grill, flesh-side down, and grill until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve alongside the chicken and sauce.
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Rox Gang
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was overcooked and the marinade was bland.
Sardar Usama Daimaal
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The chicken was tough and the marinade was too sweet.
md jiarul islam
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right.
Darren zte
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
jean McAdam
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy. The marinade was perfect and gave the chicken so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sanisani Sanisani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemonade marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
ann payne
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the marinade was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Islam Nabi
[email protected]Great recipe! The chicken was delicious and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Olasumbo Afolabi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of the lemonade and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.
Robin ortiz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was juicy and tender, and the lemonade marinade added a delicious tang. I served it with grilled vegetables and everyone loved it.
Islam Gjurra
[email protected]This grilled lemonade chicken was a hit at my last barbecue! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemonade marinade gave it a unique and refreshing taste. I'll definitely be making this again soon.