Chicken Swimming in Lemon u0026amp; Garlic

45 min

Chicken Swimming in Lemon u0026amp; Garlic
45 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2 -1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tbs
  • 6 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley
  • salt u0026amp; pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat the broiler.

  2. 2

    Trim the chicken thighs of excessive fat and sinew.

  3. 3

    Season to taste with salt & pepper.

  4. 4

    Put the chicken, skin-side up, on a baking sheet that has been coated with 2 tbs of olive oil.

  5. 5

    Put the baking sheet under the broiler for 8-10 minutes (making sure the skin does not burn).

  6. 6

    Add the garlic and vinegar to the lemon juice.

  7. 7

    When the chicken skin is crispy, turn over the thighs and allow to broil for 4-5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Whisk the olive oil into the lemon mixture.

  9. 9

    When the bottoms of the thighs are browned, turn them back over to skin-side up.

  10. 10

    Cover the thighs with the lemon mixture and return to the broiler for 4-5 more minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and keep covered on a platter.

  12. 12

    Return the baking pan to under the broiler and allow the sauce to thicken for five minutes.

  13. 13

    Remove the baking pan and pour the sauce over the chicken.

  14. 14

    Sprinkle with the minced parsley.

  15. 15

    Serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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