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Updated May 7, 2009
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Nothing beats the tantalizing aroma of marinated chicken on the grill! Try this version that's fresh as can be with lemon, garlic and spices.

Lemon-Garlic Chicken

  • Prep Time 1 hr 5 min
  • Total 2 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • Grated fresh peel from 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 1-gallon resealable heavy-duty plastic food-storage bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours, turning bag occasionally, to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Step 
    3
    Place chicken, skin sides up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).

Nutrition

380 Calories
24g Total Fat
40g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
270mg
11%
Potassium
340mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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