Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly-ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt
  • 5 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Method

  • Melt butter in heavy, large skillet over medium-low heat. Add all ingredients EXCEPT CHICKEN chicken and cook until spices are aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and chill for 2-4 hours.
  • Cover chicken and cook over medium-low heat until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.