Pollo al Carbon: Cook a Whole Chicken on the Grill | ChefSteps

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a good substitute for flavor, and dried herbs are often cheaper.

Rub the spatchcock chicken with a paste made from guajillo chiles, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, oregano, cloves, and achiote paste.

Marinate the chicken with lime juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice for at least 1 hour.

Prepare a charcoal grill and heat it until hot.

Place the marinated chicken on the grill, cooking until the skin is charred and the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest before carving.

Serve the carved chicken with chargrilled onions and warm corn tortillas.

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