Lemon-Oregano Chicken
- 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 chicken breast halves with skin and bones
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel from lemon.
- Cut lemon in half.
- Cut 2 slices from 1 half; reserve slices.
- Squeeze enough juice from remaining half to measure 1 teaspoon.
- Place peel into small bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons parsley, oregano and pepper.
- Place garlic on cutting board.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over and chop garlic very finely.
- Add garlic mixture to seasonings in small bowl.
- Run fingers between chicken and skin to loosen skin (do not remove skin).
- Spread generous 1/2 tablespoon seasoning mixture under skin of each chicken breast.
- Rub outside of chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper.
- For sauce, mix yogurt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into remaining seasoning mixture.
- Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Broil chicken until cooked through, about 12 minutes per side.
- Arrange chicken on plates.
- Garnish with lemon slices and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Serve with yogurt sauce.
lemon, parsley, oregano, ground pepper, garlic, salt, chicken, olive oil, plain yogurt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-oregano-chicken-371 (may not work)