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Servings: 4 servings

Butterfly Chicken on the Grill

Enjoy a juicy and flavorful butterfly chicken brushed with a fresh lemon marinade, perfect for grill dinners. Easy to prepare and filled with delicious flavors.
Author: Pia Kromann
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Chicken, Grill
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 42 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Grill

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 pcs. Whole Chicken approx. 1400-1500 g
  • Salt

Marinade:

  • 91 gram Olive Oil
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary chopped
  • 3 sprigs Mint chopped
  • 1 pcs. Lemon only the juice
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 gram Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Light a chimney starter with briquettes.
  • When the briquettes are ready, pour them into the grill for indirect heat.
  • Cut along both sides of the chicken's backbone and remove it.
  • Spread the chicken out flat and press it down.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients, using only the juice from half the lemon.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and brush with the marinade, sprinkle with salt. Grill for about 35 minutes. Brush an additional 2-3 times during grilling.
  • Place the other half of the lemon on the grill and let it grill for about 10 minutes.
  • Use tongs to squeeze some grilled lemon juice over the finished chicken.
  • Enjoy!