A citrus and fresh rosemary marinade keeps chicken moist and flavorful. This recipe is great for the grill, too.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
PREPARATION:
In a medium bowl, mix the orange juice, olive oil, chives, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken in the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven broiler.
Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet. Broil 30 minutes in the preheated oven, 6 to 8 inches from heat. Turn and brush frequently with the remaining marinade mixture, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Note:The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.