Grilled chicken with South African Spice Rub – Serve with Sauv Blanc
Ingredients
4 whole chicken legs with skin, with thighs attached
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
Salt and pepper
Directions
Mix spices together in a small bowl. Wash chicken, pat dry, and trim excess fat. With a sharp knife, cut four 1/2 inch deep incisions into the meatier parts of the chicken. Sprinkle spice mixture generously under chicken skin and rub into meat. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, onion, and garlic. Remove chicken from the refrigerator. Season generously with salt and pepper. Preheat gas grill to medium. Grill chicken for about 35 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the olive oil mixture.
