Turkey loco. (recipes)

From: Sunset | Date: November 1, 1984 | Copyright information

"Crazy turkey" is the centerpiece of this Mexican-inspired Thanksgiving fiesta.

The turkey takes its shape and seasonings from a popular Mexican technique for barbecued chicken. Split through the backbone and laid flat, the butterflied bird cooks quickly and browns all over. A Los Angeles restaurant chain that specializes in this kind of chicken named itself Pollo Loco--"crazy chicken." We call our thanksgiving bird "Turkey loco."

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