Greek or Lebanese lemon/oregano chicken

mollyshark

Findng a bunch of recipes for skinless chicken breasts with the lemon/oregano marinade, but nothing with skin on. My favorite Lebanese restaurant around here does a lemon/oregano with thighs and breasts, skin on. Just found it odd that all the recipes call for skinless. I know that's a pretty petty difference, but wonder if something stronger require with the skin. Any ideas on all this? Want to grill some tonight for a change of pace.[p]mShark

BobS

mollyshark,
I cannot answer your question, but I have a recipe that I have been meaning to try that does not call for skinless chicken. This is from Greek Cuisine, by Vefa Alexiadou.[p]This leaves a lot to the judgment of the cook regarding quantities, but looks good.[p]Charcoal Grilled Chicken (Kotopoulo sta Karvouna)[p]1 Chicken quartered
Lemon Dressing (see below)
oregano, thyme, coriander, salt and pepper (no measurement given)
1/2 cup white wine
1 clove garlic, chopped finely[p]Combine the oil lemon dressing, herbs, wine and garlic in a mixing bowl. Marinate the chicken for 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally to keep them well moistened. [p]Remove the chicken pieces and grill over charcoal, for 8-10 minutes on each side, basting with the marinade two or three times. Serve immediately.[p]Lemon Dressing
2 parts olive oil
1 part lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
parsley (optional) [p]Shake all ingredients in a jar until blended. Use on boiled greens, salads, grilled fish, seafood or chicken.

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<p />mollyshark,
Chris's new "Shakin The Tree" rub would be good for this...[p]Made some chicken this weekend with it using the dime bags he send with my order

AZRP

jiarby,
Dang Glenn, those look good! What temp do you do those at and direct or indirect? -RP

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AZRP,
These were direct in one of my ceramic kookers with coconut charcoal & apple wood. Temp was about 275°-300° or so and took about an hour. It was a whole bird about 6.5lbs that I separated into halves. It was pretty tasty! Just a simple cook...cut into halves, sprinkle with rub, cook & eat.