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Grilled chicken (Djej Meshwi)
Sour and savoury chicken marinade perfect for grilling
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoon mild olive oil (drizzle)
- 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
- ¼ teaspoon Sumac
- ¼ teaspoon Mediterranean herbs
Spices
- ½ teaspoon Jerk seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon 7 spice
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl add the lemon juice, salt, mild olive oil, spices, soy sauce, pomegranate molasses, dried meditterranean herbs and sumac. Stir to combine well
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If you are using thighs, gash the chicken with a sharp knife. Add to the bowl and using your hands to rub the marinade under the skin
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If you are using chicken breast, cut into bite sized chunks and mix well with the marinade
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Seal the mixing bowl with cling film or transfer to an airtight bag and place in the fridge. Ideally you should let the chicken marinade overnight but a good few hours is the next best thing
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Once the barbecue is ready, grill on a low heat on each side until well done, turning to cook evenly