Grilled Lemon-and-Gin-Marinated Chicken and Onions

Directions

1. 1
   In a shallow dish whisk together the lemon juice, the gin, the oregano, the salt, the sugar, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the marinade until it is emulsified.
2. 2
   add the chicken, coating it well with the marinade, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Grill the chicken, reserving the marinade, on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 7 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through.
4. 4
   While the chicken is grilling, in a heavy skillet combine the reserved marinade and the onions and boil the mixture, covered, over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown.
5. 5
   Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook the mixture, uncovered, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Transfer the chicken to a heated platter and with a slotted spoon scatter the onions around it.