Lemon Baked Chicken for a Crowd

Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 7 large lemons)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves*
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed (more if you like)
• 6 (3 pound) chickens, cut into quarters

Instructions

1. In a medium size bowl, mix first 6 ingredients.
2. In two large 17 1/4 x 11 1/2 inch roasting pans, arrange chicken quarters, skin side up. Pour lemon mixture over pieces.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender, basting with pan juices occasionally during baking.
4. To serve, spoon some pan juices over chicken.

Notes

* You can substitute your favorite herb here, e.g., oregano, or use a mixture.

Chicken is more flavorful if marinated overnight in the lemon mixture.