Mexican Street Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Street Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Whole chicken, Butterflied; 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 1 pinch cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 3 tablespoon apple cider vinager; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bunches green onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the onions

Servings: persons

1 Whole chicken, Butterflied
1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 pinch cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoon apple cider vinager
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 bunches green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the onions

1
Place the chicken over the cool side of the grill, skin side down, and brush exposed side with the wet rub. Flip the chicken over and brush the other side with the rub.
2
Cover the grill and cook, basting occasionally with any remaining rub, at 350 degrees until an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast, about 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
While the chicken is resting, brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt. Place the onions over the hot side of the grill and cook until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per side.
4
To serve, cut the chicken into quarters, top with green onions and tomatillo salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Whole chicken, Butterflied, 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1 pinch cloves, and more.

Yes, Mexican Street Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Street Chicken

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