Publican Chicken

Name: Publican Chicken
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Espelette pepper or Spanish smoked hot paprika; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 3-pound chicken, backbone removed

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Espelette pepper or Spanish smoked hot paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3-pound chicken, backbone removed

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, Espelette pepper or hot paprika, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper.
2

Mix well.
3

Flatten chicken and add to marinade, turning it until coated.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
5

Prepare a grill, arranging coals or gas flame so it is hot on only one side.
6

Place chicken skin-side down on unheated side of grill (so it will cook by indirect heat).
7

Grill, basting every 5 minutes and turning chicken once about halfway through, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced near joint of thigh, about 30 minutes.
8

Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes.
9

Carve as desired, and serve.