Grilled Meyer Lemon Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 Meyer lemons
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons chopped anchovies, soaked in water for 15 minutes and dried
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1½ tablespoons chopped tarragon
• 1 tablespoon chopped sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped arugula
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• One 3 to 4 pound whole chicken, patted dry
• 1½ cup preserved Meyer lemons (recipe below or store-bought), finely chopped
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1/3 cup thyme, packed and stems removed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper