Barbecued Garlic Chicken Recipes

BARBECUED GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken in half lengthways, and if you like, remove the bones with a small pointed knife, leaving only the wing bones.
• If using chicken pieces, proceed directly to step 2.
• Crush the garlic with the salt to a smooth paste.
• Coarsely crush the peppercorns in a motar and pestle or a blender.
• Combine in a flat dish with the coriander, and the lime juice.
• Rub the mixture into the cicken on all sides, cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least an hour.
• However, this recipe tastes better if refrigerated over night.
• Barbecue the chicken halves or chicken pieces, turning the chicken every 5 minutes or so, until the chicken is no longer pink and the skin is crisp.
• If the weather does not permit, you can cook under a grill, (broiler) or in the oven.
• To serve the boned chicken, diagonally slice the chicken skin side up and place on a serving platter.
• If using chicken pieces arrange the pieces on a serving platter.
• Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and curls of spring (green) onions.
• Serve with a salad of sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumber and spring (green) onions which have been seasoned with lime juice and salt only.
• A side dish of steamed rice goes well with this dish.

GRILLED GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces in 1 or 2 large re-sealable plastic bags and add the rest of the ingredients. Seal the bag and shake to mix. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Heat grill to medium heat, or until the coals are lightly covered with ash. Oil the grill.
• Cook the chicken, skin side up, for 20 minutes. Turn the pieces and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted reaches 155 degrees and the chicken is fork-tender and the juices run clear when a thigh is pricked with a fork. (It should measure 180 degrees F on an instant read thermometer). Alternately, roast the chicken in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Serve 1 bird hot and reserve the other for Days 2 and 3.
• Brush the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place everything on the grill over medium heat and cook, turning frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Serve hot, reserving 1/3 of the vegetables for Day 2 and two ears of corn for Day 3.

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large, gallon-sized, zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.

BARBECUED CHICKEN ON GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a medium saucepan, cook chicken and barbecue sauce over medium until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Spread one side of each slice of bread with garlic butter. Place on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Broil until golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes, then turn over, and broil until light brown, about 1 minute longer. To serve, sandwich chicken mixture between slices of bread.

GRILLED GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash and dry chicken breasts.
• Wash and dry herbs, and measure out 1 tablespoon of each; finely chop garlic.
• Mix herbs, garlic and oil together in small bowl, and season with pepper.
• Dip the chicken breasts in the mixture, coating well on both sides.
• When it is time to cook the chicken, prepare stove-top grill and cook the chicken on both sides until it is well browned and cooked through, turning once or twice, about 10 minutes.

EASY BARBECUED LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano and cayenne; mix wll. Pour over chicken and turn to coat both sides. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours.
• On greased grill, cook chicken over hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes on each or until meat is no longer pink inside.

BESSY'S ZESTY GRILLED GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.