Not Your Average Grilled Chicken Recipe
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Not Your Average Grilled Chicken

By: MomWhoCooks 
"Butterflied to make it easy to grill a whole chicken, then seasoned beneath the skin with a sour cream-herb mixture, this preparation guarantees a juicy, grilled chicken with lots of flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. To make the chicken easier to grill evenly, remove its backbone. Do this by placing the chicken breast side down on a work surface with the tail end facing you. With a boning knife or sturdy kitchen shears, cut from front to back next to the backbone. Turn the chicken so the neck end faces you and cut on the other side of the backbone. Remove the backbone and use it for making stock or discard. Turn the chicken over and cut through the tailbone or wish bone. Spread the chicken out flat so it's 'butterflied.'
  2. Mix together the sour cream, red onion, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Gently lift the skin from the chicken being careful not to puncture or break the skin. Spoon the sour cream mixture under the skin, and massage gently to ease the mixture into all areas of the chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
  3. Preheat a grill for medium heat. Lightly oil a grill grate, and place 4 inches from the heat source.
  4. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken on prepared grill skin side up. Cover the grill, and cook until the meat is firm and juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 45-55 minutes. There is no need to turn the chicken over.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 392 | Total Fat: 27.7g | Cholesterol: 110mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by Kelly58   view full review
I am rating this recipe based on the technique only. Butterflying a whole chicken is the key...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fantastic recipe! I was a little worried, but this chicken came off the grill cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by Beth   view full review
5 stars for the concept. We don't like the dill weed and sour cream... so we spice it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by alethia   view full review
WOW! This was wonderful, I also grilled some cabbage to gp with the chicken and my husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by princessxcooks   view full review
Only okay. I was not impressed with the sour cream mixture...it was just too bland. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by iqorchick   view full review
This is my new favorite way to grill chicken! I did not use the marinade -- I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by LRAENEVETS   view full review
I've done this a few times now and I've always been happy with the results. I've altered the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2011 by Linda   view full review
WOW, amazing & moist! Was a bit nervous about butterflying the chicken, but "YouTubed" a video...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Ceci   view full review
Really good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Pan burner   view full review
The best BBQ chicken I have ever had, and I only used pieces. Next time full bird for sure....

 

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