Step #3 "The United States isn't the only place where beer & barbecue are inextricably interwoven.
Step #4 In Rio de Janeiro, I came across this savory grilled chicken, which owes its exceptional succulence to a two-day bath in beer.
Step #5 Try, to find a Brazilian beer if you can: Antarctica (a pilsner-style brew) will produce a mild-flavored chicken; Xingu Black Beer (a dark bitter stout) will produce a bird with a rich, if possible, malty flavor.
Step #6 serve this with Crazy Rice or Brazilian Black Beans with Bacon (see index).
Step #7 " 1) mix the beer, & pepper in a large, paprika, oil, mustard, nonreactive bowl & whisk thoroughly to mix.
Step #8 stir in the the onion, bay leaves, & garlic.
Step #9 2) Rinse the chicken pieces under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels.
Step #10 Add to the marinade in the bowl & turn to coat.
Step #11 Cover, for 6 hrs or up to 2 days (the longer the better), in the redfrigerator, & let marinate, turning the pieces every once in awhile.
Step #12 3) Preheat the grill, using the two-tiered method (see page 14).
Step #13 line the grill with one layer of coals & add a second layer to cover only half the bottom, so you've got 2 tiers of heat 4) When ready to cook, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade, & blot dry.
Step #14 Spice up the pieces generously with salt.
Step #15 Oil the grill grate & arrage the chicken, skin side down, on the grate over the hotter section of the grill until nicely browned (3-5 mins).
Step #16 Move pieces to warmer side for another 5-7 mins.
Step #17 Watch carefully to avoid flareups.
Step #18 Turn the pieces & move them back to the hotter area for 3-5 mins, & then back to the cooler side until done.
Step #19 Total cooking time will be 16-24 mins.
Step #20 During the first 10 mintes only, brush several times with the marinade.
Step #21 frankly, but since he says the "first 10 mins only", I'd bring that marinade to a boil for 5 mins first, that probably will be enuf time to safely use it - but why take chances 5) Transfer chicken to serving plates & serve as soon as possible.
Step #22 Serves 4.
Step #23 "The Barbecue Bible" Author: Steven Raichlen Publisher: Workman Publishing Editor: Suzanne Rafer Contact: Jackie Mills - (212) 614-7504 Price: US $27.