Mahogany Grilled Chicken Thighs or Legs with Chili Spice Paste with Citrus and Cilantro

Name: Mahogany Grilled Chicken Thighs or Legs with Chili Spice Paste with Citrus and Cilantro
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, granulated sugar; 3/4 cup, kosher salt; 4 , chicken leg quarters or 8 chicken thighs; , Ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1 teaspoon, chili powder; 1 teaspoon, paprika; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; 2 tablespoons, fresh cilantro leaves; 1 small clove, garlic; 1 tablespoon, orange juice; 1 tablespoon, pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon, lime juice; 1 tablespoon, olive oil; 2 dashes, hot pepper sauce

Main Courses
Chicken
Grilling & Barbecue

Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1996

The secrets to grilling dark meat are a quick brine and a two-level fire.

SERVES 4

TIME 1¼ hour, plus 1½ hours brining

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