Grilled Oregano Chicken

Ingredients for Grilled Oregano Chicken

• 10 oil-packed anchovy fillets, finely chopped

• 4 spicchi d'aglio, finemente grattugiati

• 350ml green olives (such as Castelvetrano), plus 120ml brine reserved

• 120ml di olio d'oliva

• 1 cucchiaio di scorza di limone finemente grattugiata

• 2 cucchiai di succo di limone fresco

• Sale kosher, pepe macinato fresco

• 1 cipolla piccola, affettata sottilmente

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh oregano, plus leaves for serving

• 1 (3 1/2–4-pounds) chicken, halved lengthwise

• Vegetable oil (for grilling)

• Tomatoes in Chilli-Fennel Oil

Toss anchovies, garlic, olive brine, olive oil, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place half of anchovy mixture in a large resealable plastic bag; add onion and chopped oregano. Cover and chill remaining anchovy mixture.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to bag, seal bag, and toss to coat. Let marinate 4–12 hours.

Prepare grill for medium heat; generously oil grate with vegetable oil. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag (a few pieces of onion and oregano still clinging are okay); discard marinade. Starting skin side up, grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, 30–40 minutes.

Meanwhile, set out reserved anchovy mixture and let come to room temperature. Use the side of a chef's knife to smash olives, crushing and pitting them at the same time (smash again if very large). Add olives and lemon zest to anchovy mixture.

Place chicken on top of Tomatoes in Chilli-Fennel Oil and spoon anchovy-olive mixture around. Top with oregano leaves.

Chicken can be grilled 4 hours ahead. Store at room temperature and assemble dish just before serving.

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