Description
This simple Provencal-style grilled whole chicken is effortless gourmet.
Ingredients
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Provencal-Style Grilled Whole Chicken
- 1 chicken, about 5 pounds
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- olive oil for brushing
Lemon-Garlic Drizzle Sauce
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- juice of 1/2 lemon (or more to taste)
- pinch of salt
- optional: a tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs (chives, thyme, basil, etc.)
Instructions
- Spatchcock your chicken. Use kitchen sheers or a boning knife to cut the backbone from the chicken.
- Use paper towel to pat the chicken dry. Combine the salt, Herbs de Provence, and lemon zest in a small bowl and mix. Rub the mixture all over the chicken getting both sides and the cavity. Work a little under the skin too for maximum flavor. Transfer the chicken to a plate and refrigerate for one hour.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush chicken with olive oil and place on grill skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes – the chicken is done when the temperature reaches 165.
- Transfer chicken to carving board and let rest for 5- 10 minutes before carving.
Lemon-Garlic Drizzle Sauce
- Combine ingredients in bowl and whisk well.
- You can add a little more lemon or olive oil to adjust the consistency to your desired thickness.
- Stir in herbs if using.