Grilled Lemon Chicken
Photo: Lucy Schaeffer
Put your grill to work with this meal of citrusy chicken paired with corn.
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1 lemon
8 pieces chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil
3 cups arugula, roughly chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp roughly chopped mint leaves
4 ears grilled corn
8 pieces chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil
3 cups arugula, roughly chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes
2 Tbsp roughly chopped mint leaves
4 ears grilled corn
directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Slice lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into 4 wedges. Squeeze juice from other half.
3. In a large, shallow bowl, combine chicken with garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp oil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Grill chicken, covered, for 10 minutes, turning once. Move chicken over indirect heat and grill, covered, turning occasionally, for 25 more minutes or until cooked through (165°F).
5. In a serving bowl, toss arugula with feta, mint, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Serve chicken with salad and corn, and garnish with lemon wedges.
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Serves: 4. Per Serving: 740 calories, 18g carbs, 60g protein, 48g fat, 890mg sodium, 335mg cholesterol, 2g fiber
