Whole Lemon Chicken
Serves 4
10 mins prep
17 mins cook
27 mins total
This Whole Lemon Chicken recipe features a whole chicken marinated in yogurt and infused with the bright citrus flavor of one whole lemon, resulting in exceptionally tender, juicy, and flavorful Mediterranean-style poultry.
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Cut each chicken thigh in half and cut those halves in half. Place it in a bowl and set aside.
To a food processor (or blender), add the chopped onion, whole garlic, and cut jalapeno. If using a food processor, pulse it until finely diced.
Open the food processor and add in the yogurt, sliced lemon, and the spices.
Blend until you have a smooth and creamy marinade. Be careful not to over-blend as the lemon can become bitter.
Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and let it sit covered in the fridge for at least one hour.
Once the chicken is tender, take each piece and thread it onto the metal skewers.
Get the BBQ hot and ready, place the skewers on the grill making sure to check on them every few minutes. I like to flip mine every 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is fully cooked or reaches an internal temperature of 165F (75C).
Serve over rice, on pita, with tzatziki, vegetables, or a nice salad! Enjoy!
