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Grilled Spatchcock Chicken, Greek Style

Greek Style herbs and honey marinated Spatchcocked Chicken on Grill
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinade Time3 hours
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Chicken
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tablespoon honey (use at end)

Marinade

  • 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinade

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all herbs except the fresh dill.
  • Use 1/2 marinade to marinate chicken for up to one day or at least one hour. Reserve the other half for once chicken is cooked.

Grill Chicken

  • Take chicken out of refrigerator an hour before grilling.
  • Light the grill hot.
  • When ready to grill, wipe off marinade of chicken, turn off half of the grill and place chicken thighs side up on the side with no heat.
  • Close lid, roast for about 30-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F., 68 C.
  • Place chicken breast side down on hot side of grill for about ten minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. or 75 C.
  • Once chicken is placed on serving dish, add dill, honey to remaining marinade and pour over chicken.
  • Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes prior to eating.

Quicker Grill Methold

  • You can place the chicken thighs on medium heat directly turning frequently, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees or 75 C. This will take about 30 minutes.