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How To Make Barbecued Lemon & Thyme Chicken

This juicy barbecued lemon 7 Thyme chicken recipe goes wonderfully with vegetables or potatoes. Marinate the chicken the night before and it will be much quicker to prepare and of course tastier! Devour our Barbecued Lemon & Thyme Chicken recipe. Enlarge

How To Make Barbecued Lemon & Thyme Chicken

This juicy barbecued lemon 7 Thyme chicken recipe goes wonderfully with vegetables or potatoes. Marinate the chicken the night before and it will be much quicker to prepare and of course tastier! Devour our Barbecued Lemon & Thyme Chicken recipe.

Prep:
1h:15m
Cook:
45m
Total:
2h
Serves:
2

Step 1: You will need...

  • 2 chicken legs
  • the juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch of rocket
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 small knife
  • 1 pair of tongs
  • 2 bowls
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 brush
  • 1 tray
  • 1 large knife
  • 1 barbecue, either gas or charcoal
  • 1 bottle of water to douse any flames

Step 2: Prepare the barbeque

If you have a charcoal barbeque light it 25-30 minutes before you plan to cook. It is ready when there are no more flames and the charcoal has turned white. If you are using a gas barbecue, light it up on high and leave it for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Remove the bone

With a small, sharp knife make a cut along the inside of the quarter. Then place the knife under the bone and cut it away. Taking the bone out makes the cooking time shorter and the chicken more flavoursome and juicy.

Step 4: Marinate the chicken

In a bowl put the lemon zest and the lemon juice (leaving thirty millimetres for later use), the thyme, honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Now add the chicken and let marinate for at least an hour.

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The chicken can be marinated overnight in the fridge if you choose.

Step 6: Barbecue the chicken

Place the quarters on the barbecue, skin side down. As soon as flames appear, put them out with a splash of water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, brushing with the marinade when you turn them. Turn often to prevent burning. Remove when ready.

Step 7: Prepare the salad

In a bowl combine the rocket, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and then mix together well.

Step 8: Slice the chicken

Place the barbecued chicken on a clean cutting board and cut each piece into two.

Step 9: Serve

Place the chicken on a plate and add some of the rocket salad. Serve it with potatoes, rice or vegetables.