Grilled Herbed Poussins

Tender poussins (young chickens) marinated in a fragrant blend of fresh herbs including basil, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves, then grilled to perfection for a deliciously crispy skin and juicy meat.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • tablespoons chopped rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 2 leaves fresh bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 whole poussins

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend together herbs, oil, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a blender until finely chopped, then rub all over poussins.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Oil grill rack, then grill poussins, skin sides down first, directly over coals, turning once, until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Move poussins to area with no coals underneath and grill, covered, until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer poussins to a platter and let stand 10 minutes.

    35 min

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