Grilled Lemon Chicken with Fennel and Onion

 

6

bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 lb)

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4

cup lemon juice

2

tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

medium fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1

medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

• 1 Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano and salt; pour over chicken. Cover; let stand 15 minutes.
• 2 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Brush fennel and onion with marinade.
• 3 Place chicken (skin sides down), fennel and onion on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F). Discard any remaining marinade.