Grilled Mexican Roadside Chicken Recipe :: The Meatwave

Grilled Mexican Roadside Chicken Recipe :: The Meatwave

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A feast for the eyes as much as the stomach, this mahogany-skinned bird has an earthy and acidic rub whose deep flavor is further enlivened by the chicken's juiciness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
  • A big pinch of ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed through a garlic press
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus a little more for the onions
  • 1 large chicken, about 3 lbs, butterflied
  • 2 large bunches of green onions or knob onions
  • A little olive oil for brushing the onions
  • Grilled tomatillo salsa, for serving

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