Grilled Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   To make the marinade, in a bowl large enough to accommodate the chicken, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, fish sauce, lime juice, and oil and mix well.
2. 2
   Add the chicken pieces and use your fingers to massage the marinade into the flesh, distributing the seasonings as evenly as possible.
3. 3
   When possible, peel back the skin to get some marinade between the flesh and skin.
4. 4
   Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. 5
   If necessary, remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
6. 6
   Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire (you can hold your hand over the rack for only 3 to 4 seconds) or preheat a gas grill to medium (higher heat on a gas grill tends to burn the skin).
7. 7
   Place the chicken, skin side down, on the grill rack and grill, turning regularly to ensure even cooking, for about 12 minutes total, or until browned, a little singed by fire, and opaque throughout.
8. 8
   Transfer to a plate and let rest for about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Slice the chicken into strips a scant 1/2 inch thick.
10. 10
    Arrange on a plate and serve with the dipping sauce.