Not-My-Grandma's Chicken With Lemon, Garlic, and Oregano

1. 1

   Preheat the boiler.

2. 2

   Rinse the chicken, pat dry with a paper towel, and place in a 13 x 9 inch pan.

3. 3

   Season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

4. 4

   Broil the chicken, turning once, until light brown, about 3 minutes per side.

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   While the chicken is broiling, make a garlic paste by either using a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic with 1 teaspoon kosher salt or mincing the garlic with a heavy knife, then using the flat side to smear and mash the garlic and salt into a paste.

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   Alternatively, you can make the paste in a blender, if your blender can handle such a small amount.

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   Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper into the garlic paste.

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   Lower the oven temperature to 425.

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   Using a pastry brush or spoon, slather the chicken on all sides with 1/3 of the garlic mixture, a sprinkling of the oregano, and a drizzle of the oil.

10. 10

    bake for 25-30 minutes, slathering on more of the garlic mixture, oil, and oregano in two more additions (approx every 7-10 minutes).

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    The chicken is done when it is golden brown and cooked through.

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    Serve with the pan juices or the tasty sludge on the bottom of the pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.