Lemon Chicken

Prep: 30min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 20min
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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken (about 1.2 kg)
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 4 untreated lemons
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • Salt
  • Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse the chicken, pat dry, cut into 6-8 pieces with poultry scissors and place in a bowl. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Squeeze juice from one lemon, wash the remaining lemons hot, dry them and slice into rounds. Mix the lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, honey, thyme and oil. Pour over the chicken pieces and combine well. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.

  2. 2.

    Remove from the marinate and grill (optionally with lemon slices) covered for about 20 minutes. Turn frequently and brush with the remaining marinade.

  3. 3.

    Season with salt and pepper before serving.