Ingredients

  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon New Mexican chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon cascabel chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol powder or cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked mild paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 8 -ounce skin-on, bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 small Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 3 large very ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
  • 3 tablespoons clover honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Prepare the chicken: Whisk together the buttermilk, chile powders, paprika, coriander, garlic, onion powder and cinnamon in a large baking dish.
  • Add the chicken and turn to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, turning a few more times.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Put the chicken on a baking rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Return to the refrigerator and let sit, uncovered, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add the mangoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the glaze mixture to a blender; add the pineapple juice, orange juice and the chile de arbol powder and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Strain into a bowl and season with the honey and salt and pepper.
  • The mixture should be a thick puree.
  • If it is too thick, thin it with a touch of water.
  • Let cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Grill the chicken: Heat your grill to medium for indirect grilling.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Brush the chicken on both sides with the oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Put the chicken, skin-side down, on the hotter side of the grill (direct heat) and grill until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken and continue grilling until the bottom is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Move to the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat), close the cover and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast (not touching the bone) registers 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 more minutes.
  • During the last few minutes, brush with some of the glaze.
  • Remove the chicken to a platter and drizzle with more of the glaze.
  • Tent loosely with foil and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • Photograph by Jennifer Causey