Busters Recipes

Garlic Chicken with Fresh Coriander

7 cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbs. cracked black peppercorns
1/2 lb. fresh coriander, including roots, well washed and coarsely chopped
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 chicken, about 3 lbs. each, cut up and skinned Chop garlic, peppercorns, and salt to taste in a blender or food processor. Gradually add coriander, then lemon juice, and process to a coarse paste. Cut chicken through the bone into 2 inch pieces using a sharp heavy cleaver or with poultry shears. Cut breast into sixths, thighs in half. Or chicken may be left in traditional serving pieces. Combine chicken pieces and garlic-coriander mixture in a bowl, turning to coat. Cover and marinate 2 hrs at room temperature or refrigerate overnight. Prepare grill or broiler.Place chicken on a rack over broiler pan or on grill, patting any excess garlic mixture on chicken. Cook 7-9 mins on each side, about 6 inches from heat source, until outside is crisp and chicken is tender.
serves 4 people.