Famous Lemon Chicken


2 Broiler chickens -- (3 to 3 1/2 lbs ea) halved
1/4 cup Chopped Italian parsley
=== LEMON SAUCE ==
2 cups Fresh lemon juice
1 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
Salt and pepper -- to taste

Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.

Make the Lemon Sauce: Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and whisk
together until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Whisk or shake vigorously just before use. (Makes approximately 3-1/4
cups).

Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is
golden brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork. Remove
chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut
each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, and 3 small breast pieces).
Place chicken on a baking sheet with raised sides. Pour Lemon Sauce over
the chicken, and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and
do this in two batches. Return to broiler, and broil for 3 minutes. Turn
each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler, and
evenly portion chicken onto 6 warm serving plates.

Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan, and stir in parsley. Place over high
heat, and boil for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over chicken on
each plate, and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.