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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Whole Chicken Recipe

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Whole Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 (4-lb) whole chicken
cooking spray

Directions:

Prepare grill for indirect grilling. If using a gas grill, heat one side to medium-high and leave one side with no heat. If using a charcoal grill, arrange hot coals on either side of charcoal grate, leaving an empty space in middle.
Combine first 7 ingredients; set aside.
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Trim excess fat. Place chicken, breast side down, on a cutting surface. Cut chicken in half lengthwise along backbone, cutting to, but not through, other side. Turn chicken over. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub spice mixture under skin. Gently press skin to secure.
Place chicken, breast side down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over direct heat; cover and cook 7 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook 7 minutes. Move chicken over indirect heat; cover and cook 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of thigh registers 165°. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Discard skin.
Wine note: An economical meal can include wine. With Grilled Spice-Rubbed Whole Chicken, look to Australia. The Little Penguin Chardonnay 2008 ($6) has juicy stone fruit and mango flavors that couple nicely with the chicken's sweet meat, while a touch of toasty oak helps it to integrate with smoky grilled flavors and eclectic spices. —Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.34 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.25g	27%
Cholesterol	102.04mg	34%
Sodium	616.66mg	26%
Potassium	245.58mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.05g	1%
Sugars	1.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	20.65g	41%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	25mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.91 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.68g	27%
Cholesterol	86.84mg	34%
Sodium	524.82mg	26%
Potassium	209.01mg	5%
Total Carbs	1.75g	1%
Sugars	1.05g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	2%
Protein	17.57g	41%
Vitamin C	3mg	6%
Iron	1.6mg	10%
Calcium	21.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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