About
Take a walk with your tastebuds to a new indulgence: Boardwalk Chicken. This isn't just any whole chicken preparation; it's a spicy and splendidly savory meal with herbaceous, lime-infused flavors in each juicy, grilled bite. It even soaks the chicken in the dressing to ensure a single drop won't go to waste, and that every bite brings that refreshing flavor to your tastebuds. Boardwalk Chicken takes less time than a playful jaunt around the boardwalk and makes a marvel of your next dinner. You'll be making this taste journey regularly after this!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 1 dried guajillo or New Mexico chili or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 (4-pound) chicken, halved, backbone removed
- lime wedges, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the grill for medium indirect heat.
Step 2 -Brush the grill rack with olive oil.
Step 3 -If using a whole chili, toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat until slightly puffed and darkened, about 4 minutes.
Step 4 -Discard the stem and seeds of the chili.
Step 5 -Finely chop the chili and transfer it to a small bowl.
Step 6 -Add the cilantro, oregano, lime zest, and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the chili, stirring to combine.
Step 7 -Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
Step 8 -Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 9 -Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill.
Step 10 -Grill the chicken, flipping occasionally until the skin is crisp and brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 10-15 minutes per side. About 5 minutes before the chicken is done, baste it with about 1/2 of the dressing.
Step 11 -Pour the remaining dressing on a carving board or a platter.
Step 12 -Place the chicken, skin side up, on top of the dressing on the carving board.
Step 13 -Let the chicken sit for at least 10 minutes to rest and absorb the flavors.
Step 14 -Carve the chicken and serve it with lime wedges.
