Mesquite Grilled Chicken
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2 chickens cut in quarters juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1/2 - 3/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups Dijon mustard
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Score the chicken quarters (3 to 4 cuts each, 1/4 inch deep). Sprinkle salt and lemon juice over the chicken and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. Combine mustard and wine. Place the chicken in a shallow dish, pour over the mustard and wine marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 2 to 3 days before using.
Grill chicken indirectly over a medium-hot fire (mesquite) to desired doneness (approximately 40 minutes.
Servings: 8
Ready in: 6 hours
Recommended Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Beaujolais... all with a slight chill.
A summertime classic with chilled potato salad and roasted corn on the cob. This produces an amazingly moist and flavorful grilled chicken.