Yogurt and dill flattened chicken from Josée di Stasio
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1.4 kg (3 lb.) lb. whole chicken
2-5 mL (½-1 tsp.) tsp. salt
to taste pepper
2 lemons, halved
250 mL (1 cup) cup plain yogurt
3 or more (to taste) cloves crushed garlic
1 large Lebanese cucumber grated
½ English cucumber grated
125 mL (½ cup) cup chopped dill
60 mL (¼ cup) cup olive oil
15 mL (1 tbsp.) tbsp. lemon zest
60 mL (¼ cup) cup lemon juice
roasted potatoes
cucumber salad
1.4 kg (3 lb.) lb. whole chicken
2-5 mL (½-1 tsp.) tsp. salt
to taste pepper
2 lemons, halved
250 mL (1 cup) cup plain yogurt
3 or more (to taste) cloves crushed garlic
1 large Lebanese cucumber grated
½ English cucumber grated
125 mL (½ cup) cup chopped dill
60 mL (¼ cup) cup olive oil
15 mL (1 tbsp.) tbsp. lemon zest
60 mL (¼ cup) cup lemon juice
roasted potatoes
cucumber salad
Directions
1Using a chef's knife or kitchen shears, cut chicken in half through the backbone and spread it out flat (shape resembles a toad).
2Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
3Place it in a large dish or in a plastic bag.
4Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and then pour over the chicken to coat well.
5Marinate in the fridge for 6 to 12 hours or overnight.
6Preheat barbecue to high. Turn off half the burners and place chicken on unlit side, skin-side up, and cook for 30 minutes. Keep the lid closed the entire time while cooking.
7Turn chicken over and continue cooking for 30 more minutes. The internal temperature should reach 82°C (180°F) in the thickest part of the bird.
8Cover chicken lightly and set aside away from the heat for 10 minutes.
9In the meantime, grill lemon halves for a few minutes.
10Cut chicken and serve with roasted potatoes and tomato and cucumber salad.
11This marinade is also very good with chicken thighs or drumsticks.
12Use leftover dill in a tomato, cucumber, or beet salad, in green salads, or with fish dishes.
Tips
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TIP: To avoid having the fat catch fire and blacken the chicken, it's important to cook it over indirect heat, as indicated in the directions.
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