Brazilian Beer Chicken

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Brazilian Beer Chicken Ingredients

2 c Beer	1 md Onion; thinly sliced
1/2 c Vegetable oil	12 Cloves garlic; thinly sliced
1/2 c Dijon mustard	2 Bay leaves
1 tb Sweet paprika	1 Chicken; (3-4lbs.),
1 ts Fresh ground pepper	Kosher or sea salt

Instructions for Brazilian Beer Chicken

Method: Direct grilling (two tiered) Advance Prep: 6 hrs. - 2 days for marinating chicken. "The United States isnt the only place where beer and barbecue are inextricably interwoven. In Rio de Janeiro, I came across this savory grilled chicken, which owes its exceptional succulence to a two-day bath in beer. Try, if possible, to find a Brazilian beer if you can: Antarctica (a pilsner-style brew) will produce a mild-flavored chicken; Xingu Black Beer (a dark bitter stout) will produce a bird with a rich, malty flavor. Serve with Crazy Rice or Brazilian Black Beans with Bacon (see index)." 1) Combine the beer, oil, mustard, paprika, and pepper in a large, nonreactive bowl and whisk thoroughly to blend. Stir in the onion, bay leaves, and garlic. 2) Rinse the chicken pieces under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Add to the marinade in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover, and let marinate, in the redfrigerator, for 6 hours or up to 2 days (the longer the better), turning the pieces occasionally. 3) Preheat the grill, using the two-tiered method (see page 14). 4) When ready to cook, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and blot dry. Season the pieces generously with salt. Oil the grill grate and arrage the chicken, skin side down, on the grate over the hotter section of the grill until nicely browned (3-5 minutes). Move pieces to warmer side for another 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid flareups. Turn the pieces and move them back to the hotter area for 3-5 minutes, and then back to the cooler side until done. Total cooking time will be 16-24 minutes. During the first 10 mintes only, brush several times with the marinade. < frankly, Id bring that marinade to a boil for 5 minutes first, but since he says the "first 10 minutes only", that probably will be enuf time to safely use it - but why take chances> 5) Transfer chicken to serving plates and serve immediately. Serves 4. "The Barbecue Bible" Author: Steven Raichlen Publisher: Workman Publishing Editor: Suzanne Rafer Contact: Jackie Mills - (212) 614-7504 Price: US $27.95 Posted to bbq-digest by Bill Ackerman on Apr 16, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Uncategorized