Name: Barbecued chicken with lemon and garlic
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 kilogram chicken pieces on the bone; 2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 6 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125ml) lemon juice

Barbecued chicken with lemon and garlic

A surefire family favourite - barbecue chicken with lemon and garlic is tender and tasty. Serve with good bread and a fresh green salad for a simple weekend lunch.

Serves 4

Cook

15M

Marinate

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Ingredients

1.5 kilogram chicken pieces on the bone

2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

6 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil

1/2 cup (125ml) lemon juice

Method

1.Make two deep cuts in thickest part of each chicken piece.

2.Combine remaining ingredients in large shallow dish; add chicken, mix well. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

3.Drain chicken over medium bowl; reserve marinade. Barbecue (or grill or char-grill) chicken until browned all over and cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade occasionally during cooking.

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