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whole grilled chicken on cutting board

Simple Provencal-Style Grilled Whole Chicken

  • Author: Sarah John

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.