Classic Grilled Chicken

Rick Mollica

This recipe is fast, easy, and outstanding!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 whole frying chicken* (3-1/2 pounds), quartered
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

* Substitute 3-1/2 pounds of chicken parts for whole chicken, ifdesired. Grill legs and thighs about 35 minutes and breast halves about 25 minutes (over indirect heat) or until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning once. Grill boneless/skinless chicken breasts over direct heat about 7 minutes per side.

Directions

  • Rinse chicken under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Arrange chicken in a large sealable plastic bag.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour half of mixture over chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate chicken at least 1 hour or overnight. Cover and reserve remaining mixture in refrigerator to use for basting.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Arrange charcoal briquets on each side of large rectangular metal or foil drip pan. Pour hot tap water into drip pan until half full. Place chicken on grid directly above drip pan.
  • Grill chicken, skin side down, on covered grill 25 minutes. Baste with reserved baste. Turn chicken; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in center. Makes 6 servings.
 

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