Grilled Herb Chicken

Grilled Herb Chicken
Grilled Herb Chicken is a gluten free, primal, and fodmap friendly main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 148g of protein, 123g of fat, and a total of 1741 calories. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up thyme leaves, marjoram leaves, rosemary leaves, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox.
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Heat coals or gas grill.
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3
Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching. Tie or skewer drumsticks to tail.
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4
Mix butter, thyme, rosemary and marjoram.
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Brush half of the herb mixture over chicken. Insert barbecue meat thermometer in chicken so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
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6
Cover and grill chicken, breast side up, over drip pan and 4 inches from low heat 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, turning every 20 minutes and brushing with herb mixture, until thermometer reads 180F and juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut.
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Let stand about 15 minutes for easier carving. Discard any remaining herb mixture.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 40 m.
Servings6
Health Score18
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