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Grill Roasted Rosemary Scented Whole Chicken

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Submitted by: mlspeer3

 

The simple ingredients of fresh garlic, lemon and rosemary make for a delightfully fresh and juicy grilled chicken.
 

Ingredients

  • Oil for brushing grill
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 lb chicken, rinsed and dried with paper towels
  • 4 peeled fresh garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 fresh lemon, halved
  • Several sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Method

Light one burner of a two burner gas grill, place drip pan in the middle, and preheat to medium hot. Combine butter and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside. Rub chicken all over with a couple of garlic cloves and lemon halves. Place all garlic, lemon and rosemary inside chicken cavity. Rub butter and oil mixture into skin and season to taste with salt and pepper. Brush grill rack with oil and position chicken above the drip pan. Close lid and roast about one hour until golden. Insert a skewer into thickest part of meat. The meat is cooked through when juices run clear. Let meat rest 10-15 minutes before carving.

 

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Number of Servings: 6

 

Submitted by: mlspeer3 ()

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