I think you won this one. I like the over pepper thing, and i love the fact you did not put any salt on them.
Putting bunches of salt on any meat prior to grilling is a rookie big time mistake. It will shrink the meat instantly, just like fish btw. Bacon is already salty enough already.
People cooking with mucho salt don't know a thing about cooking.
Next time put your birds as a whole, in the fridge for 3-4 days to age em.
I promise, they will taste 10 times better.