Lemon-Cured Chicken

10 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 4-pound chicken, cut in half
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 sprigs thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 teaspoons raw or light brown sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub chicken with garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, lemon zest, and pepper. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add thyme, seal bag, and chill at least 12 hours.
  2. 2
    Prepare grill for medium heat. Remove chicken from bag and grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 30-40 minutes.

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