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Sicilian Grill-Roasted Chicken

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Sicilian Grill-Roasted Chicken

Sicilian Grill-Roasted Chicken

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Equipment

  • - Electric Rotisserie Oven: Ideal for roasting chicken with a smoky flavor reminiscent of Sicilian grilling techniques.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Essential for searing the skin to ensure crispiness and richness in presentation.

  • - Meat Tenderizer & Mallet: For tenderizing chicken meat to ensure even cooking and optimal texture.

  • - Basting Brush: To apply oil or marinade during grilling, enhancing flavor penetration into the chicken.

  • - Roasting Pan: Large pan for oven roasting whole chickens before finishing on a grill if desired.

  • - Grill Brush: For cleaning and preparing your grill surface prior to cooking, ensuring food safety and optimal conditions.

  • - Poultry Shears: To easily cut through skin and bones during preparation or serving of chicken.

  • - Cleaning Gloves: For handling raw poultry safely, preventing cross-contamination.

  • - Digital Thermometer: Ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature for thorough cooking.

  • - Oven Mitts: Protective gear for managing hot equipment or dishes during the cooking process.

Ingredients

  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed

  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 3 1/2- to 4-pound free-range chickens

  • Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant

Instructions

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Instruction 1

garlic and 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt in mortar with pestle or in small bowl with back of spoon until paste forms. Whisk in lemon juice, then oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
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Instruction 2

Whisk lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Place 1 whole chicken in each of 2 resealable plastic bags. Divide lemon marinade between bags. Seal bags, releasing excess air. Turn to coat chicken with marinade. Chill chicken at least 1 hour and up to 1 day, turning bag occasionally.
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Instruction 3

Prepare barbecue ( medium heat). If using 2-burner gas grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner gas grill, do not light center burner. If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour onto 1 side of lower grill rack (you'll need to light more briquettes in chimney to replenish during grilling). Remove chickens from marinade.
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Instruction 4

Sprinkle chickens inside and out with salt and pepper. Tie legs together. Place chickens, breast side down, over unlit side of grill. Cover and grill chickens 45 minutes, adjusting gas levels if using gas grill or adjusting vents and adding more charcoal as needed if using charcoal grill to maintain barbecue temperature between 350°F and 400°F. Turn chickens breast side up. Cover and grill until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F., continuing to maintain barbecue temperature between 350°F and 400°F, about 35 minutes longer. Transfer chickens to work surface; let rest 10 minutes.
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Instruction 5

Carve chickens and transfer to platter. Arrange Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant around chickens. Spoon some of Mediterranean drizzle over chicken and vegetables. Garnish with grilled lemons for squeezing over.
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