Ingredients
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 shallots, minced
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3/4 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup olive oil
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3 lbs chicken, halved or quartered (depending on how many servings you want to get)
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1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon, zest of
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2 teaspoons coarsely ground fresh black pepper
Instructions
- In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, shallots, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, lemon zest, pepper and oil.
- Add chicken, turning it to coat with marinade, and let it marinate, skin side up, covered and chilled, for 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Put rack in middle position of oven.
- Arrange chicken, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Season lightly with salt.
- Roast for 35-45 minutes. Halfway through, sprinkle on pepper and lemon zest.
- This is also great grilled on the bbq.