Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken whole, spatchcocked and thoroughly pricked with a fork
  • 4 large garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white peppercorns whole
  • 2 each cilantro root or 1/4 cup of finely-chopped cilantro stems
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce Thai, or 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Method

  • In a food processor, blend everything but the chicken together to form a paste.
  • Thoroughly rub the chicken with the marinade, going underneath the skin where possible.
  • Let the chicken marinate in a covered bowl, chilled, for 2 hours (up to overnight).
  • Grill on low coals until the skin is charred and the thighs release clear juices when punctured.