Grilling: Mexican Roadside Chicken with Green Onions

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Grilling: Mexican Roadside Chicken with Green Onions
45 min.
4
568kcal

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a flavorful dish straight from the streets of Mexico? Our Grilled Mexican Roadside Chicken with Green Onions is not only a feast for your palate but also a fantastic meal option for your family and friends. This dish brings together a delightful combination of spices, citrusy freshness, and the smoky goodness of grilled chicken that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

This simple yet rich recipe features a 3-pound butterflied chicken marinated in a unique rub that includes apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, garlic, ancho chile powder, and dried oregano. The magic happens as it cooks to perfection on the grill, resulting in deliciously charred skin and tender meat bursting with flavor. Plus, grilling alongside green onions adds a fresh, vibrant twist that complements the chicken beautifully.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish makes for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping main course for your weekend gatherings. Paired with zesty grilled tomatillo salsa, this meal not only satisfies your hunger but also ignites your passion for culinary exploration. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the taste of Mexico right in your backyard!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • large chicken 
  • pinch ground cloves 
  •  garlic clove crushed peeled finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons ancho chili powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • servings olive oil for brushing the onions
  • large bunches spring onion 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • teaspoon onion for the onions plus a little more
  • servings salsa verde for serving

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Light a chimney 3/4 full of charcoal. While the charcoal is lighting, mix all the ingredients for the rub together in a small bowl.
  2. When the charcoal is fully lit and covered in gray ash, pour coals out and arrange them on one side of the charcoal grate, keeping the other side empty.
  3. Place the chicken over the cool side of the grill, skin side down, and brush exposed side with the wet rub. Flip the chicken over and brush the other side with the rub. Cover the grill and cook, basting occasionally with any remaining rub, at 350 degrees until an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast, about 45 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. While the chicken is resting, brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt.
  6. Place the onions over the hot side of the grill and cook until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  7. To serve, cut the chicken into quarters, top with green onions and tomatillo salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories568kcal
Protein25.78%
Fat69.87%
Carbs4.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.75
Glycemic Load
1.21
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.760869658512%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.85mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:567.98kcal
28.4%
Fat:43.38g
66.73%
Saturated Fat:10.18g
63.61%
Carbohydrates:6.08g
2.03%
Net Carbohydrates:5.08g
1.85%
Sugar:3.74g
4.16%
Cholesterol:142.83mg
47.61%
Sodium:379.1mg
16.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.01g
72.02%
Vitamin B3:13.2mg
66.01%
Selenium:27.92µg
39.89%
Vitamin K:40.18µg
38.27%
Vitamin B6:0.72mg
36.03%
Phosphorus:293.54mg
29.35%
Vitamin E:3.05mg
20.31%
Vitamin C:14.8mg
17.94%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.93%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.49%
Vitamin A:849.06IU
16.98%
Potassium:526.37mg
15.04%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.97%
Iron:2.39mg
13.26%
Magnesium:45.86mg
11.47%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.38%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.39%
Folate:25.31µg
6.33%
Copper:0.13mg
6.27%
Calcium:48.17mg
4.82%
Fiber:1g
3.99%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%