El Pollo Loco Flame-Broiled Chicken

2 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 whole frying chicken w/skin, halved or quartered

In a blender, combine the water, salt, pepper, garlic, and food
coloring. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds. Marinate the chicken in
the liquid in a bowl or pan for 45 minutes. Turn and marinate for 30
minutes more. Preheat a clean barbecue to medium-low grilling heat. Cook
the chicken on the open grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the
skin is golden brown and crispy. Be sure the flames are not scorching
the chicken, or the skin may turn black before the center is done. Lower
the heat if necessary. (If you do not have a gas grill, you can spray a
little water on the charcoal to keep the flames at bay.) Turn the
chicken often as it cooks. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces, with a large,
sharp knife, cutting the breast in half and cutting the thighs from the
legs.

Makes: 8 pieces.