Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lots of lemony flavor in this simple sauce, plus grilled lemon slices, liven up a new favorite summer grilling staple.
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Ingredients
Compound Butter
1 Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
2 cup1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 1
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest1 1
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves1
2 teaspoon pepperChicken
2 lemons, sliced 1/2 inch, ends discarded
1 large onion, sliced 1/2 inch
6 to 8 (2 1
2 to 3 1 2 pounds) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme leaves, if desired for garnish
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine all compound butter ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Heat gas grill to 375-450°F (medium-high) or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
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STEP 3
Place lemons and onion into disposable foil pan.
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STEP 4
Loosen skin from chicken thighs; insert about 1 tablespoon compound butter under skin of each piece using all of butter. Season both sides of chicken with salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on top of lemons and onion, being careful not to overlap chicken pieces.
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STEP 5
Place foil pan on hot grill grate; close grill. Grill 20 miniutes. Turn and baste chicken with pan juices; grill 20 minutes longer or until chicken skin is brown and crisp and internal temperature of chicken reaches at least 165°F at thickest part of thigh. Transfer chicken to serving tray to rest 10 minutes.
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STEP 6
Scatter cooked lemon slices around chicken. Transfer pan juices and cooked onion to blender; puree until smooth. Serve sauce with chicken. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
Tip #1
This delicious sauce also makes a great topping for grilled vegetables. Serve sauce hot for best consistency.
Tip #2
No grill? This dish can also be made in the oven. Use either a foil pan or a 12x9-inch baking dish. Bake in 425°F oven 35-45 minutes or until chicken skin is brown and crisp and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F thickest part of thigh.
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