Arabian Nights Grilled Herbed Chicken
Keys: Bbq Barbequed Barbecued Chicken Grilling Main Dish Poultry
Arabian Saudi Arabia Middle Eastern Arabian Arab Yield: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely-chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely-chopped fresh fennel tops
(or 2 tspns dried fennel seed)
1/2 cup finely-chopped green onions
1 ctn nonfat plain yogurt - (8 oz)
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 x chicken - (abt 3 lbs) butterflied
1 tsp olive oil
Method:
Combine parsley, fennel, onions, yogurt, in a glass bowl. Season with
salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Remove excess fat from chicken. Rinse and pat dry. To butterfly chicken,
use poultry shears or a sharp knife to split the bird lengthwise along
one side of the backbone. With the breast side up, pull the body open,
pressing down firmly on the breast until the rib bones crack and the
bird lays reasonably flat.
Place fingers between the skin and meat of the chicken to separate and
make space for the herb mixture. Place herb mixture under chicken skin,
pushing it in gently under skin until all parts of meat are covered.
Massage the chicken to evenly distribute herb mixture under the skin.
Let sit at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
Brush chicken skin lightly with oil; season with salt and pepper to
taste. Place breast side up in center of cooking grate and grill for 45
to 55 minutes or until the juices run clear and the skin is crisp. It is
not necessary to turn chicken.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Wine Recommendation: A full-bodied Zinfandel with plum, cherry, and
black pepper notes makes a great match for the fennel in the moist
chicken.
Beer Recommendation: A traditional Marzen beer will have the light body
and spicy profile to match this refreshingly herbaceous chicken.
Comments: The yogurt and fresh herbs make this chicken so moist,
flavorful, and low-fat, you"ll make this recipe often! In a hurry? Have
your butcher butterfly the chicken for you.
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A friend is one who knows us, but loves us
anyway.*Angelique*
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