Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette As seen on Half Baked Harvest Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 2 hours Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Rating 4.33 out of 5 stars (55) Ingredients 4 servings 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) whole chicken or chicken pieces1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons MCCORMICK® GRILL MATES® MONTREAL CHICKEN SEASONING1 tablespoon chopped fresh thymezest of 1 lemon3 peaches halved and pitted1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheesebalsamic glaze, for serving1 cup fresh basil, chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesMcCormick Red Pepper, Crushedjuice of 1 lemonkosher salt Calories AmericanKid-FriendlyDinnerDairyDinner PartiesIntermediateHealthySummerGrillingSpicySavoryPoultryMain CoursesFruits ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 1. If using a whole chicken, remove the chicken giblets. Pat the outside dry. Place the chicken on a cutting board, breast side down, so that the chicken's back is facing up. Using a pair of sharp kitchen scissors, cut closely along either side of the backbone. Remove the bone and discard. Turn the chicken over so the breast is now facing up. Press down firmly on the breast and flatten the chicken. Place the chicken in a resealable bag.2. In small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Montreal seasoning, thyme, and lemon zest. Pour the marinade over chicken, rubbing the marinade all over the chickens skin. Seal the bag and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or preferably over night.3. Preheat an outdoor grill or large grill pan to medium high. 5. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Grill, breast side down, covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken has a nice char, flip and grill another 10-15 minutes. Flip once more and grill until cooked through and the chicken registers 160 degrees F. on a thermometer. Let rest 10 minutes. 6. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the peach halves to the grill and grill 5 minutes per side or until light char marks appear. Remove from the grill, top with the cheese. Drizzle the peaches with the balsamic glaze.7. Serve the chicken topped with basil vinaigrette (recipe follows) and along side the peaches. Enjoy! Step 2 Basil Vinaigrette Step 3 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
