Thai Muslim–Style Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 3½–4-lb. whole chicken
• 3 tsp. white or black peppercorns
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 cilantro roots, chopped, or 2 Tbsp. (heaping) finely chopped cilantro stems
• 3 Tbsp. (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 4 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground cardamom
• ½ cup (packed) chopped fresh ripe pineapple
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 red jalapeños or serrano chiles, seeds removed, finely chopped
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. freshly ground white pepper
• 1 tsp. (lightly packed) saffron threads or 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• ⅓ cup virgin coconut oil
• Vegetable oil (for grill; optional)
• 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
• Cooked jasmine rice, coconut rice, or sticky rice (for serving)
• A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

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