Tuesday 26 June 2012

Mediterranean Chicken

This recipe can be prepared and left to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking.

Into a large or "turkey-size" oven bag place -

▶3 kgs chicken pieces
▶1/3 cup olive oil
▶1/3 cup lemon juice
▶2 lemons, quartered
▶6-8 cloves peeled garlic
▶handful fresh thyme sprigs
▶2-4 stems fresh rosemary
▶lots ground black pepper
▶1 tsp sea salt flakes

Tie up securely, roll chicken around to cover with marinade. Keep refrigerated, turning occasionally. Leave for at least 6 hours or up to 48 hours.

Preheat oven to 180'.

Line a large baking dish with baking paper and tip in all the contents of the bag. Spread out.

Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until brown and cooked through.

To serve, arrange onto a large shallow platter.

Garnish with -

▶sprigs fresh parsley

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