Stop Grillin' that Drunk Chick.

Today is a beautiful day in New York. The sun is shining and its like 85 degrees out. Today the plan is to go out and get some planting done. We need some soil and some annuals for the front of the house and some herbs for the back of the house. First things first lunch. I had some Chicken thighs and legs so thats a start my freezer had some limoncello from a trip to italy 4 years ago. Thing it would work together? Why not? Lets do it.

Drunken Limoncello Grill Chicken

Software:

1/2 Cup of Limoncello

SnP to taste
3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

Hardware:

BBQ Grill or Oven
Vessel to marinate

First salt and pepper the chick and set aside. Pour the limoncello over the chicken and evenly coat. Let it set aside for at least 30  - 60 with the fresh Thyme covered in room temperature.

Set your grill to full blast on all burner for at least 20 minutes. Then turn off the middle burners. Gently place the chicken skin side down in a 45 degree angle pointing left for 3 minutes and 3 minutes to your right in a covered the grill. Flip the bird on its back and let it sit for another 20-30 minutes with the Thyme on top. Its hard to overcook dark meat on the bone due to its fat content so don't worry about drying it out.

What your doing by turning of the burners directly under it is cooking with an offset fire. What that does is creat a convection like effect in your grill much like the expensive ovens out there with a built in fan. The air is able to circulate better and the air brushing gently against your food will allow it to cook evenly and quicker then if you would under a hot fire directly. This is a more gentler way of grilling and will result in a cripy skin rather than a charred skin. The sear in the beginning is largely for the cross hatch appearance resulting in a pretty grilled chicken look. Remember you eat with your eyes as well as your mouth.

A fun Side: Roasted scalloped potatoes

Software:

4-5 Potatoes

Onions or Shallots

2 Gloves Garlic

1/4 Cup of Olive olive

2 Tablespoons of Butter

SnP

Hardware:

Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus Mandoline V-1001, 6 Piece Set set to thin slice

Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet

Slice up the potatoes (I like them skin on). Place them in rows in an oiled iron skillet. Slice the onions and garlic up thinly and wedge between the potatoes. SnP and drizzle with melted butter and olive oil. Place skillet in your grill closed with an offset heat for 30 minutes.