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Best Spicy Chicken Marinade
Spices, lemon and red chilli
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken any cut
- 1 teaspoon salt
- drizzle vegetable oil approx 2 tablespoons
- juice of half a lemon
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sumac
- ½ teaspoon tandoori powder
- 1 teaspoon shatta (red chilli paste)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add all the spices, salt, oil and lemon juice and mix well
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Add your chicken and marinade well rubbing in using your hands
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Leave to marinade for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight
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Take out the chicken from the fridge half an hour before you want to cook
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If you are pan frying add a shallow layer of oil and turn until well done
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If you are grilling on the bbq, ensure the coals are nice and low then turn the chicken until well done. Glaze with the extra sauce to intensify the flavours
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If you are roasting in the oven, allow at least 20 mins for cubed chicken breast on 180C, 30 mins for chicken wings and 40 mins for drumsticks or thighs
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Serve with fries, garlic sauce and pickles.
Recipe Notes
You can freeze any extra chicken