Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken Recipe

Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken


Ingredients:

Two 2 1/2 - 3 lb. chickens halved
1/4 C. chopped Italian parsley
Lemon Sauce

Preparation:

Preheat broiler 15 minutes before starting to cook. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when pricked with a fork.Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on.

Use a very sharp knife and cut each half into 6 pieces. (leg, thigh, wing and 3 breast pieces)Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides and pour the lemon sauce over it. Toss to coat well.

Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for another minute.Remove from broiler. Pour sauce into a saucepan. Add parsley to the sauce. Place over high heat and boil for 1 minute. Pour over the chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Special Lemon Sauce:

2 C. fresh lemon juice
1 C. olive oil
1 T. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 t. minced garlic
1/2 t. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake or whisk well before using.