Grilled chicken with lemon butter and herbs
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Grilled chicken with lemon butter and herbs

Grilled chicken with homemade lemon butter, fresh thyme and rosemary. A summer dish where crisp skin and bright butter balance freshness and richness.

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Rate:
4.8 (137)
50 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
  • 800 g Chicken thighs or breast with skin
  • 75 g Butter
  • 1 stk Lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 bundt Fresh thyme
  • 1 bundt Fresh rosemary
  • 1 spsk Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsk Salt
  • 0.3 tsk Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the lemon butter

    1. Mix soft butter with grated lemon zest, a little lemon juice, and chopped thyme and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
    5 min
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  2. 2

    Prepare the chicken

    1. Gently loosen the skin with your fingers. Spread half of the lemon butter under the skin, and rub the rest on the outside. Brush lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
    10 min
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  3. 3

    Grill the chicken

    1. Grill the chicken for 25–30 minutes, turning regularly. Use a lid if possible so the heat spreads. The chicken is done when the core temperature is 75°C (or the juices run clear with no pink).
    30 min
    Medium heat
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Details

Nutrition

Calories

350kcal

Protein

32g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g

Serving Size

220g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve right away while the butter is still lightly melted.
  • • Add a squeeze of lemon juice for freshness.
  • • Works well with new potatoes and a green salad.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Dry rosé or a light white wine
  • • Alkoholfri: Ice water with lemon and mint

Side Pairings

  • • New potatoes
  • • Herb salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Berry trifle

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Let the butter soften before you mix it.
  • • Use both zest and juice from the lemon.

Cooking

  • • Grill the chicken with the lid on for even heat.
  • • Brush with butter as it cooks for extra flavor and gloss.

Serving

  • • Serve at once with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
  • • Enjoy with new potatoes or a fresh summer salad.

Variations

Flavor

  • With garlic
  • With chili
  • With honey

Health

  • Without butter
  • Lighter with oil instead of butter

Method

  • Grilled
  • Baked
  • Pan-fried

Toppings

  • Fresh herbs
  • Lemon wedges
  • Toasted pine nuts

Author

M

Michael

Klassiske retter med ro, præcision og sans for detaljen – mad med balance.

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Author

M

Michael

Klassiske retter med ro, præcision og sans for detaljen – mad med balance.

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