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RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN (POLLO AL LIMONE)



Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken (Pollo al Limone) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 2 1/2- to 3-pound broiling chickens, halved
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Lemon Sauce (recipe follows)
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.
  • Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork.
  • Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces).
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides, of a size that can fit into the broiler. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches.
  • Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute.
  • Remove from broiler and portion each chicken into each of 6 warm serving plates.
  • Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.
  • Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using.

RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN



Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken image

The most requested dish at Rao's in New York City is this lemon chicken -- or pollo al limone, as many of the restaurant's Italian American regulars say. Owner Frank Pellegrino roasts two broiler chickens, then flavors the meat with a tangy lemon, olive-oil, and garlic sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 broiling chickens, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds each, halved
Lemon Sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.
  • Broil chicken halves, turning once, until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about six pieces (leg, thigh, wing, and three small breast pieces).
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet with raised sides. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken, and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half, and do this in two batches.
  • Return to broiler, and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece, and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler, and evenly portion chicken onto six warm serving plates.
  • Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan, and stir in parsley. Place over high heat, and boil for 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken, distributing it evenly among the six servings; serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.

RAO'S LEMON CHICKEN



Rao's Lemon Chicken image

This is from Rao's Restaurant in New York. Cook time is approximate. Cook chicken till juices run clear.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs fryer chickens, cut in 1/2
1 cup olive oil
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 -7 cloves garlic (smash & chop)
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Broil chicken, skin side down, then turn to char skin.
  • Cool chicken.
  • Cut into pieces.
  • Arrange in pan- skin side down.
  • Pour marinade on top.
  • Broil 3 minutes.
  • Turn, cook 1 minute.
  • Arrange on serving platter& pour juices all over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.1, Fat 61.7, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 166.5, Sodium 157.2, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 52.1

RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN



RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN image

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiling chickens, halved
Lemon sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
LEMON SAUCE:
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
add some honey...this is very tart as written

Steps:

  • Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using. CHICKEN: Preheat broiler at least 15 minutes prior to using. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each 1/2 into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces). Place chicken on a baking sheet (that will fit in the broiler) with sides. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in 1/2 and do this in 2 batches. Return chicken to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler and portion the chicken onto each of 6 warm serving plates. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.

RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN



Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken image

Make and share this Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3 lb) broiler chickens, halved
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes so it has its maximum heat.
  • Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when you pierce the bird with a fork; don't overcook or chicken will be dry.
  • Remove chicken from broiler, but leave broiler on.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces; ie, leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces.
  • Place chicken pieces on a baking sheet with sides.
  • Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well; if you have to, divide the sauce in half and do the chicken in two batches.
  • Put pan under broiler and broil chicken for 3 minutes; turn pieces and broil for 1 minute more.
  • Place chicken pieces on a large, warmed, serving platter.
  • Pour sauce remaining in pan into a saucepan and put on stove on high heat; stir in parsley; cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour over chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to sop up sauce.
  • To make Lemon Sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together; refrigerate until needed; whisk again before using.

LEMON SAUCE



Lemon Sauce image

Make this sauce to accompany Rao's famous lemon chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes approximately 3 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and whisk together until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously just before use.

RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by KrissyW330

Number Of Ingredients 10

LEMON SAUCE:
2 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiling chickens, halved
Lemon sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using. CHICKEN: Preheat broiler at least 15 minutes prior to using. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each 1/2 into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces). Place chicken on a baking sheet (that will fit in the broiler) with sides. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in 1/2 and do this in 2 batches. Return chicken to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler and portion the chicken onto each of 6 warm serving plates. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.

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