Grilled Chicken Marinated in Lemon, Garlic & Black Pepper |

(photo by Rick Tango)
As Prepared for American Feast's Family BBQ
Ingredients for 3 to 4 Servings
* 1 Natural Chicken cut into 6 pieces & rinsed under cold running water
* 1 Lemon cut into 1/8 inch round slices
* Juice from 1 Lemon
* Coarsely Ground Black Peppercorns
* 1 Sliced Scallion
* 2 Finely Chopped Garlic Cloves
* 1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1 Teaspoon of Sea Salt (or to taste)
Preparation
Marinade:
1. Begin marinating at least 2 hours before grilling.
2. Marinating may begin up to 24 hours before grilling.
3. Place the lemon slices, lemon juice, crushed black peppercorns, scallion, chopped garlic and salt in a large bowl.
4. Add the olive oil and whisk all the ingredients together.
5. Toss the chicken pieces into the marinade mixture.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Grilling Outdoors:
1. Heat the grill.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the hot grill.
3. Turn every 5 minutes to insure even cooking.
4. Cover the grill and leave the vents open.
5. Chicken should be evenly browned.
6. Chicken's internal temperature should be 150 degrees.

