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Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken

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Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken

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by Joseph De Leo

Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken

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by wssmom

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Picnic Dish
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fair Food
  • aargersi's Testing Notes: Wssmom’s chicken really is finger-lickin’ good. I had never marinated in an aioli base before but I certainly will again and again—the 8-hour bath in aioli and vinegar renders a juicy tender...

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    wssmom's Notes: Cornell Chicken, marinated in vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, poultry seasoning, lots of salt and an egg (http://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/2652/2/bbq.pdf ) was invented more...

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Serves 4

Fresh Herb Aioli:

1 large organic egg yolk, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup grapeseed oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 minced clove garlic Ask a question about this ingredient

pinch sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup champagne vinegar (yes, one cup) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary sprigs Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano Ask a question about this ingredient

some more salt Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. In a suitable bowl, preferably one that won't spin around, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice and garlic. Add the oil a few drops at a time (or have someone do that for you), whisking until it emulsifies. Continue to dribble in the oil, whisking away, until all is incorporated.

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  2. Put half the aioli in another bowl, saving the remainder for another use. Whisk in the vinegar, add the herbs and add a tad more salt than you think neccessary, about a teaspoon in my case.

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Finger Lakes Chicken:

2 whole organic chicken breasts, split so you have four nice-sized pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

Freshly ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

Fresh herb aioli Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Liberally sprinkle the chicken breasts with freshly ground pepper, put them in a ziplock bag with the aoili, smush so they are covered, and let marinate for at least three hours, or preferably overnight.

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  2. Grill, bone side down and covered, over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, then turn and crank up the grill to high to finish, so that the skin gets nice and crispy.

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  3. Chill and bring along to your picnic, and serve along with some lovely dry riesling.

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46 Comments on Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken

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Just wondering about a substitute for champagne vinegar. I live in a small town and our stores just don't have all these wonderful ingredients to try. Could I use apple cider vinegar and/or white wine vinegar and get a good result? I see that the original recipe used apple cider vinegar.

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Can't wait to try this -- boating season will be early this year!

Me Reply

This makes an awesome take along!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

Amazing chicken! So glad to see this again.

Me Reply

Thanks sde!

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oh I fear I'm on the wrong track. My marinade mixture is SO far away from being a slather! First my aoili broke and I had to add some extra egg yolk to fix it. So after the first rescue I carried on. However, whisking a cup of vinegar into the fixed mayo turned it to soup - no slathering to be done with that. So now we have a chicken in a zipper bag full of semi-thickened vinegar. Gonna throw it on the grill and see what happens! Was the end result of the aioli plus vinegar supposed to be spreadable?

Me Reply

Sorry I didn't see this yesterday (on the road!) It should have been slather-able, but I don't see why it shouldn't taste good; the original recipe that inspired it called for oil with an egg beaten into it. The only thing to watch out for from that is flare-ups from the oil dripping on the coals. Let me know how it turned out!

Dscn3274 Reply

Thanks for this wonderful recipe! I made it last night with only two minor changes...I did a whole chicken halved...and because of my fear of chicken not being done when grilled, I put it in the oven for about 20 minutes before serving. It truly is Finger Lickin Good!!!

Me Reply

I am thrilled you enjoyed it!

036 Reply

I am making this again tonight!

Me Reply

I hope it was as good second time around!

Me Reply

I hope it was as good second time around!

Copy_of_me Reply

Yum, thanks for sharing, wssmom!

Me Reply

Thanks, lapadia! Just made this for the Book Club meeting tonight and it vanished quickly!

Monkeys Reply

I love chicken for picnics...this looks amazing. Can't wait to try it!

Me Reply

Please let me know how you like it!

Meg_b_f52 Reply

I am going to be trying this visiting my inlaws on LI this weekend, it looks amazing!

Me Reply

Where on LI?

036 Reply

Wow - this sounds amazing - I have never seen chicken done this way but it is now on Saturday's menu (Saturday morning I buy a chicken at the farmer's market)

Me Reply

Please let me know how you like it!

Mefor52 Reply

yes, i will be trying this one. i will try anything - well, almost anything ; ) - with chicken. its a wonder that people think of it as bland or boring? its an empty canvas for so much deliciousness, and this is a recipe to prove it!

Me Reply

I so agree frankie

Wedding_pictures_162 Reply

yum

Me Reply

You must try this with an organic chicken!

Mrs Reply

This sounds incredibly awesome.

Me Reply

It is remarkable, and remarkably different!

Dscn3274 Reply

I'm always looking for grilled chicken recipes..this sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing.

Me Reply

I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

Me Reply

I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

Me Reply

I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

This is gorgeous, I've never made chicken like that, your picture is great the chicken looks so juicy and tender. Wow!C

Me Reply

It is tender and juicy, and the skin is amazing ..

Ab_sum Reply

Wow, this looks and sounds wonderful! Even with grad school up the way in Syracuse I had not heard of this until now with your great recipe! Thanks.

Me Reply

No, thank you! I believe the original remains a staple to this day at Little League fund-raisers, K of C picnics and fire department outings in western New York.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Oh yum, definitely trying this on the grill.

Me Reply

It's delish right off the grill as well as chilled.

Img_2764 Reply

Learning all sorts of new uses for mayo. Fascinating. And beautiful.

Me Reply

Thanks! I am inordinately fond of mayo (which usually I just apply directly to my hips) ....

Img_2764 Reply

Oh, me too. It's just me at home, but I still buy the large jars. You are planning to post this to the contest, right?

Me Reply

Yes, was just awaiting photo, etc.

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

This sounds delicious! I have a similar method of cooking chicken, but I just use Best Foods mayo and add the herbs and slather away. The mayo keeps the chicken very moist and makes a nice crust with the herbs.(I use this on fish fillets too.)

Me Reply

Fish! Yes! What a great idea! Do you slather it on both sides, or do you schmear on one side and then broil it?

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

I slather both sides of the fish. This method is especially great on salmon. On chicken, I remove the skin and then slather. (I have never been a skin person)

Me Reply

Have salmon, will try soon!

Buddhacat Reply

This sounds amazing!

Me Reply

Thanks! If you've never had it, you must try the original!

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