Simple Summer Chicken

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is best made with organic chicken....the only chicken I serve to my family. The ones I buy are usually on the small side and cook more quickly than those plump monsters that are bought sealed in plastic. This is my classic kind of recipe - simple and tasty....the chicken is marinated AFTER cooking, rather than before. This is good served with steamed new potatoes, cole slaw and ice cold beer. Source is Chicago Tribune Magazine."

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photo by PaulaG

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup lime juice
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (3 lb) chicken, quartered
salt
fresh ground pepper

directions

Mix lime juice, olive oil, ginger, sugar and garlic in a large bowl; set aside.
Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken directly over a medium-hot fire on a gas or charcoal grill for about five minutes on each side; shift to indirect heat and continue cooking until done but moist, about another 10 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from grill and place into bowl of marinade; let the grilled chicken absorb the fragrant juice for about 5 minutes, then serve.

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Reviews

I used chicken leg quarters and key lime juice. The chicken was tender and moist. The marinade provided a light flavor. I think I will try this with split game hens. Excellent!

PaulaG