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.
3 Cut each chicken thigh in half and cut those halves in half. Place it in a bowl and set aside.
0 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.
1 Open the food processor and add in the yogurt, sliced lemon, and the spices.
2 Blend until you have a smooth and creamy marinade. Be careful not to over-blend as the lemon can become bitter.
4 Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and let it sit covered in the fridge for at least one hour.
5 Once the chicken is tender, take each piece and thread it onto the metal skewers.
6 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).
7 Serve over rice, on pita, with tzatziki, vegetables, or a nice salad! Enjoy!
