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Smoky Garlic and Spice Chicken

A soy sauce-based marinade gives my moist, crispy chicken a rich flavor. It’s a great way to usher in spring and get the grill flaming once again.

—TINA REPAK MIRILOVICH JOHNSTOWN, PA



PREP: 20 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 1 HR + STANDING • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons lime juice

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), split in half lengthwise

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first eight ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

2. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on the grill rack to coat lightly. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.

3. Place chicken cut side down over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 170-175°, turning occasionally. Let stand 10 minutes before carving.