Description
Ina Garten’s whole roast chicken elevates home cooking with classic French technique. Herb-infused, golden-skinned perfection emerges from the oven, promising succulence and rich flavor you’ll savor with each tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 900 grams (2 pounds) boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
Liquid Ingredients:
- 180 milliliters (6 fluid ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
- 180 milliliters (6 fluid ounces) good olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by vigorously blending freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and aromatic thyme in a medium mixing bowl until the ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Submerge the chicken breasts completely in the prepared marinade within a non-reactive ceramic or glass container, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Seal with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and allow to rest in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, or ideally overnight, which will intensify the flavor penetration.
- Prepare the charcoal grill by heating it to a consistent medium-high temperature, creating an optimal cooking environment with moderate flame intensity. Position the marinated chicken breasts directly on the grill grates, cooking for approximately 10 to 12 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve an even golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the perfectly grilled chicken from the heat and let it settle for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice the chicken diagonally into uniform 0.6-inch (1.5 cm) thick pieces. Thread the sliced chicken onto pre-soaked wooden skewers for an elegant and convenient serving presentation.
Notes
- Let the chicken soak up delicious marinades overnight, allowing every fiber to become packed with incredible flavor.
- Fire up the grill to a sizzling hot temperature, ensuring perfect caramelization and even cooking throughout.
- Fresh thyme leaves bring an aromatic punch that transforms ordinary chicken into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- Watch cooking times carefully, checking at 10-minute intervals to prevent dry, tough meat that nobody enjoys.
- Give your grilled chicken a brief resting period after cooking, helping juices redistribute for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 21.6g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg