Egyptian Lemon Chicken

Ingredients
2 small Chickens
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic finely chopped
Grated rind and juice of 1 Lemon
1/4 teaspoon dried Thyme
Salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
1/4 lb Butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped Parsley

Method
Cut chickens into serving pieces and place in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil, finely chopped garlic, grated rind and juice of one lemon and thyme, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinate chicken pieces in this mixture for at least 2 hours, turning pieces from time to time. When ready to cook: butter a rectangular ovenproof baking dish generously. Place chicken pieces and juices in dish and dot with butter. Cook in a slow oven (350 degrees) until tender, basting frequently. When tender, remove from oven, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Remarks
Appeared on menu: Egyptian Lemon Chicken $5.50 (Half chicken marinated with garlic, oil and lemon juice)