Instructions

• 1 - Prepare Chicken:
  Split the whole chicken down its back and press flat. Clean and pat dry.
• 2 - Make Marinade:
  In a mortar or blender, combine garlic, cilantro roots, white peppercorns, coriander seeds, turmeric, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves if using. Pound or blend into a smooth paste.
• 3 - Combine Ingredients:
  Add soy sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, cooking oil, and lime juice to the paste. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
• 4 - Marinate Chicken:
  Rub marinade all over the flattened chicken, ensuring even coverage. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• 5 - Grill Chicken:
  Preheat grill or charcoal barbecue medium-high heat. Grill chicken skin side down first for about 10-12 minutes, then flip and grill remaining side 10-13 minutes until cooked through and skin is crispy and charred in spots.
• 6 - Rest and Serve:
  Let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into pieces and serve with sticky rice and a spicy dipping sauce.