Grilled oregano chicken; Pollo origanato

Number of Servings

4

Ingredients

4 chicken legs and thighs,4 garlic cloves- minced,3 tablespoons dried oregano,2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley,1/4 cup lemon juice,1/2 cup olive oil,Salt and freshly ground pepper, Crushed red chili pepper (optional),Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

Rinse the chicken, remove the skin if desired and then pat drywith a kitchen towel.

Put the minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in bowl and mix together.

Place the chicken in a glass baking dish and pour 1/2 the marinade over the chicken, then cover and put the chicken in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Turn the chicken after a half-hour. Discard used marinade.

Preheat a gas grill to moderate temperature, or light the charcoal and wait until it has set completely.

Place the chicken on the hot grill and baste regularly with the reserved marinade. Turn the chicken after about ten minutes and continue basting until the chicken has thoroughly cooked and is golden brown and crisp, but not charred.

Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade and serve with lemon wedges.

Comments

A traditional recipe of Sicily.