Spicy Charcoal BBQ Chicken (gf) (lf)

smitsfoodblog- spicy charcoal BBQ chicken These tandoori inspired Charcoal or BBQ chicken pieces are quick to marinate and cook.

Reach for your spice rack and whip these up in no time. Basic marinade idea is below but experiment with your own spice mix…….and it’s OK to be heavy handed with the spices!

Serves 4-6 Preparation time 10 min
 Marinade  1 – 24 hours Cooking time 10-15 min
Start – Ingredients
  • 1-1.25 kg chicken thigh fillets – whole or cut into large pieces
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1.5 tlsp fresh masala (garlic/ginger/chili paste)
  • 3 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp sweet/smoked paprika powder
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 lemon – juiced

Garnish

  •  lemon wedges
  • coriander
  • spring or fresh onion – finely sliced rings
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# Steps Image
1 Assemble and prepare ingredients

Place all ingredients in a mixing

Note:

chicken thigh fillets:

cut into large pieces for skewers or leave whole if they are to be cooked on a spit

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2 Mix through and allow to marinade for as long as possible up to 24 hours  smitsfoodblog- spicy BBQ chicken marinated
3 Slide the pieces on large skewers (optional).

 

or

 

 

 

 

slide pieced on to a spit rod

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4 Cook over a hot BBQ or coal for 10-15 min

 

or

 

slow cook over a spit until cooked

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5 Remove from heat and allow to rest for before serving  smitsfoodblog- spicy BBQ chicken skewers
6 Garnish  with fresh coriander, lemon and spring onions  smitsfoodblog- Garnish
7  serve with naan  bread and salads  smitsfoodblog- spicy BBQ chicken serving suggestion
Tips to Create
For a dairy free option leave out yogurt

Add fresh chopped herbs – coriander, curry leaves, kaffir lime leaved (shredded)

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Look up “spicy BBQ lamb mince kebabs” recipe.

Good Luck and Enjoy!