Lemon Grilled Chicken


12	Chicken pieces (thighs and drums), skinned	12

	(about 21/2 lbs/1.25 kg)

1 tbsp	vegetable oil	15 ml

1	shallot or 2 green onions, diced	1

2	cloves garlic, minced	2

	grated peel of one lemon

	juice of 2 lemons

1 tbsp	brown sugar	15 ml

1 tsp.	coarsely ground or cracked black pepper	5 ml

2 tbsp	choose either fresh thyme, or rosemary,	30 ml

	tarragon or fresh basil


	The microwave and the barbecue make a great tag team. This dynamic duo makes for moist, succulent chicken with a wonderful grilled texture. Choose your favourite herb and use lots! If time permits, marinate for added flavour. In small micowave bowl, combine oil, shallot and garlic. Microwave, uncovered on high for 20 seconds to soften garlic. Grate the peel from ONE lemon. Microwave BOTH lemons at high for 30 to 40 seconds to extract more juice. Add lemon peel, juice squeezed from both lemons, pepper and garlic mixture. Place chicken pieces in shallow microwave dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour lemon marinade evenly over all. Cover with waxed or parchment paper and refrigerate for a few hours to overnight. Turn pieces over occasionally. Lightly rub grill with oil and preheat barbecue for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Arrange chicken pieces with thicker portions to outer edges of dish. Cover and microwave on high for four minutes. Turn pieces over, rearrange and microwave on high another four minutes. Remove chicken pieces from cooking liquid and transfer immediately to preheated grill. Cook over medium to medium low heat for another 20 minutes until chicken is tender and juices run clear when pierced.


	Nutrition Per Serving Calories: 252 Protein: 35.2 g Carbohydrates: 1.7 g Total Fat: 10.7 g Saturated Fat: 2.7 g