The weight of two bricks helps this chicken cook quickly and evenly. It is the cuban inspired orange lime marinade that gives this chicken character.
Servings 4
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil
juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tblsp. cumin seeds, crushed
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tblsp. salt
ground black pepper to taste
6 cloves garlic corsely chopped
3 1/2 to 4 pound whole chicken
In a large baking dish whisk together the orange juice, olive oil lime juice and zest, cumin seeds, oregano, salt pepper and garlic.
With the breast side down, use kitchen shears to cut along one side of the chickens back bone down the entire length. Cut down the other side of the back bone and remove it. Turn the chicken breast side up, open the chicken and flatten it. Place the flattened chicken in the baking dish with the marinade and turn to coat.
Wrap 2 bricks in 2 layers of heavy duty foil and place on the grill grates. Heat the grill on high.
When ready to cook turn off the middle burnerand reduce the side to medium high [375 F to 400 F]
Remove the chicken from the marinade and blot off the excess with a paper towel.
Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the chicken on the center of the grill, skin side down. Using oven mitts, place the bricks on top of the chicken. Close the cover and grill for 10 - 15 miin. or until the sken is well browned . Remove the bricks and turn the chicken over. Place the bricks on the chicken, close the cover and grill until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 F. about 10 to 15 min. more.
Transfer the thicken to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 10 min. Cut into quarters to serve.
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Sueanne
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