Grilled Chicken With Citrus Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 None whole chickens (about 3 lbs each)
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, plus additional sprigs, for garnish
    3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    2 tsp finely grated lemon peel, plus lemon wedges, to serve
    2 tsp finely grated lime peel, plus lime wedges, to serve
    1 tsp honey
    None None Mixed salad leaves, to serve
Preparation
    Remove backbone from chickens. Cut each chicken into 4 pieces.
    Combine oil, thyme, garlic, lemon and lime peels, and honey in a large dish. Season to taste. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, turning to coat well. Marinate for 20 mins at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight.
    Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium. Cook chicken for 15-20 mins each side, until cooked through, brushing with any remaining marinade.
    Sprinkle with thyme sprigs and serve with lemon and lime wedges and mixed salad leaves.

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