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4
Easy
Published 1977
Choose the tiny poussins which can be split in half to make two portions, or chicken quarters for grilling. Remember that liquid spooned over foods during grilling prevents dryness and adds flavour. This can be pan drippings, flavoured butters, lemon and oil or a special sauce as below.
Trim the chicken pieces and place in a shallow dish. Mix the oil, a seasoning of salt and pepper and the lemon juice. Pour over the chicken and leave to marinate for an hour or until ready to cook.
Place the chicken pieces in a grill pan with the grill rack removed. Arrange the pieces flesh side down and baste with the oil and lemon marinade. Place under a moderately hot grill – the chi