Irresistible Charcoal Grilled Lemon Paprika Chicken

Ingredients

- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), butterflied
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 lemons (one for zest and juice, one for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Butterfly the chicken by removing the backbone with a sharp knife or kitchen shears.
- Flatten the chicken by pressing down on the breastbone. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Create the Marinade:
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Zest one lemon and add the zest to the marinade. Slice this lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the mixture.
- Stir everything together until well combined.

3. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the butterflied chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Massage the marinade into the meat.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

4. Prepare the Charcoal Grill:
- Preheat the charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Once the coals are hot and lightly covered in ash, arrange them to create direct and indirect cooking zones.

5. Grill the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chicken skin-side down over direct heat. Grill for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and well-charred.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat, cover with the grill lid, and continue to cook.
- Grill the chicken for about 20–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (check using a meat thermometer).

6. Rest and Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice the remaining lemon into wedges for garnish.
- Serve the grilled chicken with lemon wedges on the side.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Grilled Chicken
- Charcoal Grill
- Lemon Chicken
- Paprika Chicken
- Summer BBQ
- Easy Dinner Recipe
- Garlic Chicken
- Outdoor Cooking
- Delicious Chicken Dish
- Healthy Dinner Option

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2350

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