Lunch: Grilled Chicken Quarters with Grape Tomato Salad

To mellow the strong flavor and take the bite out of a raw onion, we like to soak it, sliced or chopped, in ice water for a minimum of 10 minutes — a little longer for an even sweeter flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Chicken Quarters with Grape Tomato Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 lemons
3 clove garlic
1 tsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 Chicken
1/4 c. red onion
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
2 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling over medium heat.
From 3 to 4 lemons, grate 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. Cut remaining lemon into 4 wedges and reserve for serving with chicken.
In small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons lemon peel with garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. With fingertips, gently separate chicken skin from meat on chicken breasts and thighs. Rub half of lemon-peel mixture on meat under skin; rub remaining mixture all over skin.
Place chicken on hot grill rack. Cover grill and cook chicken 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once. Transfer chicken pieces to platter as they are done.
Meanwhile, place chopped onion in cup of ice water and soak 10 minutes; drain well. In medium bowl, combine onion, basil, tomato halves, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Makes about 4 cups tomato salad.
Arrange each grilled chicken quarter on a dinner plate and top with grape tomato salad. Garnish each plate with a reserved lemon wedge.

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