Step 1: Blend it up
Throw everything into a blender and pulse until you get a thick, smooth marinade.

Step 2: Marinate the chicken
Place chicken in a freezer bag.

Pour marinade over it.

Push out the air so the marinade coats everything.

Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Step 3: 4-6 hours later, or overnight-
Dump chicken into a colander and let excess marinade drip off.

Do NOT rinse.

Lay pieces on paper towels.

Let them rest and come closer to room temp.

Add some salt, pepper, and granulated garlic to each piece (gamechanger).

Step 4: Fire up your Z Grills
Use cherry pellets for that sweet smoke.

Set temp to 330°F.

Step 5 – Set the base
Placement: Place chicken on the bottom rack above the heat source.

The Rule: Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes — NO peeking.

Step 6 – Bring the heat
Crank it up: Increase the grill temperature to 450-500°F.

The Flip: Flip the chicken.

Sear: Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning as needed.

Monitor: Watch closely to achieve:

🔥 Char

🎨 Deep color

🌶️ Caramelized edges

Step 7 – Final Temps
Total cook time: ~35-40 minutes.

Internal Temp: Cook to 180-190°F for juicy, tender dark meat.

Step 8 – Finish & Serve
Pull: Take the chicken off the grill.

Rest: Let it sit for 3-7 minutes.

Serve: Slice or serve whole.