Broiled Chicken Oregano

Lemony and herby marinated chicken, broiled with a nice butter glaze.

Several hours before serving or the day before , rub the chicken pieces pieces with the garlic and place them in a deep china or earthenware bowl.

Combine lemon juice , olive oil , salt and pepper to taste , and oregano and pour over chicken.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for 1 hour , turning chicken pieces occasionally.

When ready to cook , preheat the broiler to its highest setting.

Remove chicken from marinade.

Discard marinade.

Combine the melted butter , 1 / 3 cup lemon juice , and remaining oregano to make basting mixture.

Arrange the chicken pieces on the broiler rack and baste with a little of the melted butter mixture.

Reserve part of the basting mixture to serve over the chicken when served.

Broil the chicken 3-4 inches from the heat for 5 to 8 minutes per side , basting often.

Chicken is done when juices run clear when pierced with a sharp knife.

Remove to serving platter , pour reserved basting mixture over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

chicken breasts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper, fresh oregano, butter