The original recipe calls for a whole chicken to be spatchcocked or removing the backbone of a chicken and pressing down on the breastbone to lay it flat. However, I had chicken thighs and that’s what I used. The flavor though, OMG, super delicious.

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. five-spice powder

2 Tbsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. freshly ground white or black pepper

1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar

1 3 1/2 – 4lb. whole chicken

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill

1 scallions, roots trimmed

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 red Thai chiles or jalapenos, thinly sliced

1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

3 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Mix five-spice powder, salt, 1 Tbsp white pepper, and I Tbsp. brown sugar in a small bowl.

Step 2

If using a whole chicken, spatchcock it, then tuck wings behind the breast. Then tuck in the legs so the bottom of the drumsticks are pointed away from the body. Sprinkle spice mixture all over the chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or cover and chill for up to 1 day. note: The flavor is always better overnight! If chilled, let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling.

Step 3

Prepare your grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Grill chicken, breast side up, over indirect heat, undisturbed, until browned and lightly charred underneath about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Turn chicken breast side down and mover over direct heat. Grill, turning often and returning to indirect heat as needed, until done.

Step 5

Bruch scallions with remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and grill, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.

Step 6

Mix scallions, garlic, chiles, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 1/2 tsp. white pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl.

Step 7

Carve chicken and arrange it on a platter. Serve with charred scallion sauce for spooning over.

Bon Appetite!

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