Farrouj Meshwi - Lebanese Garlic Chicken

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
• 6 -8 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon sumac

Recipe

• 1 grind garlic & salt to a paste in mortar or small food processor. work olive oil, sumac & lemon to create creamy consistency - similar to mayo.
• 2 cut chicken into 6 to 8 pieces. make plenty of deep cuts - right down to the bone.
• 3 place the chicken pieces & garlic sauce in a large ziploc bag. close the bag massage the chicken for a few minutes before placing in the fridge for at least 3 hours - i like to marinate it for about 6 hours.
• 4 grill the chicken pieces over a medium heat until the juices run totally clear, 12 - 15 minutes per side. i often grill it on my griddle / grill pan then transfer to the oven on 200 c for 15 minutes.