Tuscan Style Lemon And Herb Split Chicken Recipe

Name: Tuscan Style Lemon And Herb Split Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3.5 lbs); juice of 4 lemons; 1T lemon zest; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1T fresh oregano, chopped (I used dried); 1T fresh rosemary, chopped; 1tsp. smoked paprika; 1tsp pepper; 1T coarse salt (divided); 2 bricks or flattish rocks covered with tinfoil; 2 lemons for garnish

Servings: persons

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Method
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Split the chicken by removing the backbone. Flip it over onto the breast so that the back is facing you. Use a sharp knife or sturdy kitchen scissors to cut through one side the backbone. Now, cut along the other side of the backbone to remove it completely. Crack the breastbone with your knife so that the bird lies more or less flat.
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Put the chicken in a baking dish or sealable container
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Combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, smoked paprika, pepper and 1 tsp of the salt.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it in to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for a least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
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Preheat the bbq to high heat for about 20 minutes (don't skip this part), then turn down to as low as your bbq will go, 200u00b0F is perfect
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Take the chicken out of the marinade and sprinkle all over with the remaining 2 tsp. of salt
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Place the chicken on the bbq skin side don. Place the foil covered rocks or bricks n top of the chicken to completely cover and flatten it.
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Put the bbq cover down and cook the chicken for about 40 minutes
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Remove the bricks and flip chicken over, lifting slowly to avoid tearing the crispy skin.
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Place back on bbq skin side up and cook for another 30 to 40 mins. Check for donneess by poking a leg with a skewer. When juices are clear, it's ready

741

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (about 3.5 lbs), juice of 4 lemons, 1T lemon zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Style Lemon And Herb Split Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuscan Style Lemon And Herb Split Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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