Recipe Details
Ingredients
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6clovesgarlic (or more to taste), crushed or very finely minced
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2tablespoonsdried oregano
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1teaspoonred pepper flakes, or to taste
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1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
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½cuplemon juice
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¼cupolive oil
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1tablespoondistilled white vinegar
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6chicken leg quarters
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1lemon, cut into wedges
Cooking Directions
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Whisk garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a large bowl.
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Make 2 slashes on the skin side down to the bone in the thigh section and 1 in the leg section of each leg quarter. This will help infuse pieces with marinade and allow faster cooking on the grill. Season both sides of chicken generously with kosher salt. Transfer to bowl with marinade and thoroughly coat all sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours.
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Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain slightly.
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Place leg quarters on grill skin side down over semi-direct heat (avoid intense direct heat so chicken cooks evenly and skin doesn’t burn). Cook 6 or 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Chef John
Chef’s Note:
This is so flavorful that you really don’t need a sauce, but some fresh lemon is nice, as is a spicy yogurt. Just squeeze a little lemon into some nice thick, Greek yogurt, spike it with hot sauce, and you have a perfect condiment.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories449 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g |
38% |
| Saturated Fat 7g |
35% |
| Cholesterol 140mg |
47% |
| Sodium 134mg |
6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g |
2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
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| Protein 40g |
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| Vitamin C 13mg |
66% |
| Calcium 53mg |
4% |
| Iron 3mg |
16% |
| Potassium 422mg |
9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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