BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND BASIL

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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Basil image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
4 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each) butterflied (see Note)
8 lemon slices
32 basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, garlic and lemon juice in a large shallow pan or baking dish. Add the chickens and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high. Remove each chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess (discard the used marinade). Loosen the skin around the breast, and place 1 lemon slice and 4 basil leaves on each breast. Stretch the skin over them, and secure with toothpicks if too loose. Season the chickens with salt and pepper. Grill skin-side down until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling until cooked through, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Place on a large serving platter.
  • NOTE: To butterfly a chicken, split it down the backbone with a sharp knife, and open it out flat.

Sujita Lama
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


zoma hichi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used too much chili powder. Other than that, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Rajput King
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the skillet. The sauce was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of garlic.


Mr. salim
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


gloria augustine
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I accidentally added too much salt. Other than that, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Chubby Warden
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I'm a huge fan of chicken and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


oussama tounekti
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the oven. The sauce was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of lemon.


Ali Ali raza jappa
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


MD HIRDAY
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and impressive dish.


ABSAI M Kesenanye
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Ontekile Baitaodi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the skillet. The sauce was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of basil.


Waleed Hendricks
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mairaj Ali
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This butterflied chicken recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-garlic-basil sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.