Chef critique
Yucatecan Achiote Chicken Grill
This is an exceptionally well-seasoned and methodically sound grilling recipe that only requires a minor clarification regarding the grill setup.
Score: 9/10
Suggested fixes
- Update Step 1 to instruct setting up a two-zone grill with a medium-high direct heat zone and a cooler indirect heat zone.
Issues
- low / clarity: Step 4 tells the cook to move the chicken to a 'cooler section of the grill,' but Step 1 only instructs the cook to heat the grill to medium-high without specifying a two-zone setup.
Strengths
- Perfectly applies the 1.5% salt guideline for bone-in chicken thighs by volume.
- Uses the correct 175°F chef-recommended pull temperature for chicken thighs to achieve a silkier texture.
- Correctly utilizes formatting rules, including blank lines around the marinade bullet list.
- Smartly moves the chicken to indirect heat to finish cooking without burning the marinade.