Grilled Chicken alla Diavola (Roman Style)

Chicken split, flattened, marinated in lemon and olive oil, and grilled with a ‘devilish’ amount of black pepper. Smoky, peppery, and incredibly fragrant.

Grilled Chicken alla Diavola (Roman Style)

Chicken split, flattened, marinated in lemon and olive oil, and grilled with a ‘devilish’ amount of black pepper. Smoky, peppery, and incredibly fragrant.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• A 3 1/2-pound chicken
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt

Method

 

Instructions

1. Split chicken down the back and pound flat (spatchcock).
2. Crack peppercorns. Rub into chicken.
3. Marinate in lemon juice and oil for 2-3 hours.
4. Grill (or broil) skin side first until brown.
5. Turn, baste with marinade, and cook until tender.
6. Sprinkle with more pepper to serve.

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