Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From the cookbook put out by this famous NYC restaurant. Delicious! Ingredients:
2 (3 lb) broiler chickens, halved |
1/4 cup chopped italian parsley |
2 cups fresh lemon juice |
1 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes so it has its maximum heat.
2. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when you pierce the bird with a fork; don't overcook or chicken will be dry.
3. Remove chicken from broiler, but leave broiler on.
4. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces; ie, leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces.
5. Place chicken pieces on a baking sheet with sides.
6. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well; if you have to, divide the sauce in half and do the chicken in two batches.
7. Put pan under broiler and broil chicken for 3 minutes; turn pieces and broil for 1 minute more.
8. Place chicken pieces on a large, warmed, serving platter.
9. Pour sauce remaining in pan into a saucepan and put on stove on high heat; stir in parsley; cook for 1 minute.
10. Pour over chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to sop up sauce.
11. To make Lemon Sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together; refrigerate until needed; whisk again before using.
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