Grilled Lemon Garlic Oregano Chicken

What You’ll Need:

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh oregano

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt (divided)

• 2 teaspoons black pepper (divided)

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• 1 whole chicken, split into your preferred mix of thighs, breasts, drumsticks, or wings

• 2 lemons, sliced

Let’s Cook:

1. Make the Marinade:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chopped oregano, garlic, ½ tablespoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify and form your marinade.

2. Prep the Chicken:
   Trim any excess fat from your chicken pieces. Season thoroughly with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of salt and 1½ teaspoons of pepper.

3. Grill the Chicken:
   Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken pieces, turning occasionally, until golden and nearly cooked through (about 20–25 minutes depending on the cut). Transfer to a plate and set aside.

4. Simmer & Finish:
   In a separate pan, pour in the leftover marinade and bring it to a simmer. Add the grilled chicken to the pan and baste with the hot marinade, letting it finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. Serve It Up:
   Plate the chicken with lemon slices and serve alongside steamed broccoli and crusty bread to soak up all the herby, garlicky sauce. This is summer grilling at its finest.