Mahogany Grilled Chicken Thighs or Legs with Ginger-Garlic Paste

Name: Mahogany Grilled Chicken Thighs or Legs with Ginger-Garlic Paste
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, granulated sugar; 3/4 cup, kosher salt; 4 , chicken leg quarters or 8 chicken thighs; , Ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons, fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon, minced hot chile, (chile of your choice); 2 medium cloves, garlic; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons, soy sauce; 2 tablespoons, peanut oil

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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