HMChef, Helen Marie

Cook mode · Meat

Smoky Barbecued Chicken with Lemon & Garden Herbs

Tender chicken thighs take on a gentle smoky aroma from rosemary and thyme, with lemon, garlic and warming curry spices in every bite. Choose organic chicken and herbs where available, and serve this relaxed American-style barbecue supper with your favorite wholesome sides.

80 min · serves 6

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Smoky Barbecued Chicken with Lemon & Garden Herbs
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Make the fragrant marinade

Using a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic with the salt. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, curry powder, chili flakes, olive oil and black pepper to make a loose paste. A mini food processor also works.

On the counter

  • Organic bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs12 medium thighs, about 4–5 lb total
  • Organic garlic2 cloves, peeled
  • Organic lemon1 large, finely zested and juiced
  • Curry powder2 tablespoons
  • Chili flakes1 pinch
  • Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
  • Fine sea salt1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
  • Organic fresh rosemary2 small bunches, woody stems intact
  • Organic fresh thyme2 small bunches, stems intact
  • Bay leaves2

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