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GRILLED GREEK LEMON OREGANO CHICKEN WINGS



Grilled Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Wings image

I adapted an old recipe for whole grilled chickens into a wing version for tailgating parties. You can marinade the chicken pieces ahead of time and transport to cooking site.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h19m

Yield 24 pieces, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs chicken wings, prepared frozen pieces, thawed, rinsed and dried
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juice only
1/4 cup oregano, fresh, leaves only
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • Place thawed chicken wings into gallon size zip top bag.
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Pour over chicken pieces and seal bag. Refrigerate chicken pieces for at least two hours, turning over at least once during this time.
  • Preheat gas grill on high for five minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces from marinade and place onto baking sheet lined with paper towels. Discard excess marinade.
  • Turn inside burners to medium low while leaving outside burners on high. Place chicken pieces on middle of grill skin side up. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Turn pieces over and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until meat thermometer indicates 170 degrees F.
  • Serve while hot and juicy! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.2, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 603.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2, Protein 42.2

GRILLED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken image

I adapted this recipe from Jeff Smith, Frugal Gourmet. It is easy to prepare and relatively simple to cook. Just be careful for flare ups on the grill.

Provided by Mama Cee Jay

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 large chicken, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 -6 lbs roasting chickens, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juice of, only
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
coarse black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano; pour over halved chicken in a large glass baking dish. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with sea salt and black pepper. Place in refrigerator and marinate for 2 or so hours. Turn chicken at least once during marinating process.
  • Preheat gas grill on medium high for five minutes. Place chicken skin side down on middle of grill and turn off inner burners so that heat is indirect. Turn chicken when skin is nicely browned and continue to cook for 1-2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 170 deg F. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.5, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 178.2, Sodium 1329.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 41.9

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