Aquilino’s Grilled Chicken from The Food and Life of Oaxaca: Traditional Recipes from Mexico′s Heart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons achiote seeds
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ cup dried Oaxacan oregano, crumbled, or 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• One 4-pound chicken, quartered
• ⅓ to ½ cup cider vinegar, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste