Brazilian Garlic Chicken Recipe

Grilling chicken can be tricky, but if done correctly itresembles a salsa, but is milder.
may be the tastiest of all grilled foods. One of theVinaigrette Ingredients:
problems that many backyard cooks have with
chicken is the incorrect use of marinades and sauces.1. 1/2 Cup - Finely Diced Green Onions
It is important to use a rub or marinade that adds2. 2 Cups - Finely Diced Roma Tomatoes
flavor, but does not overpower the chicken or cause it3. 1/2 Tsp - Kosher Salt
to burn. This is a simple recipe that I picked up while4. 1/2 Tsp - Black Pepper
living in Aracaju, Brazil about ten years ago. It is5. 1 Tbs - Apple Cider Vinegar
absolutely delicious.6. 2 Tbs - Olive Oil
Marinade Ingredients:7. 1 Lime - Juiced
8. 1/2 Cup - Finely Diced Bell Peppers
1. 1 Cup - Rough Chopped GarlicCombine all ingredients and let sit in fridge for at least 2
2. 1 Cup - Olive Oilhours.
3. 1 Tsp - Kosher SaltSet up the charcoal grill for indirect cooking and close
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix untilthe vents at least half way. The grill temperature
smooth. Add marinade to 1 whole cut up chicken; 2should run between 250 and 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings. MixGrill chicken over indirect heat until the internal
together in a zip top bag and refrigerate for two totemperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from grill
three hours. While the chicken is marinating beginand let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with
making the Brazilian Vinaigrette. The vinaigrettevinaigrette.