Chicken marinades for braai

chicken bbq
Prep time
30min
Cook time
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Serves
6

Up your braai game with these four mouthwatering chicken marinades.

Ingredients:

Citrus Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) oil
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Yoghurt  Marinade

  • ⅓ cup (80ml) double cream yoghurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 4 lemons, juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) dry mixed spice
  • Salt and pepper

Paprika Marinade

  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5ml) onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon peel
  • Salt and pepper

Beer Marinade

  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) beer
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 green chilli
  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients together and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or overnight before braaiing.
Tip: Don't reuse marinades used on raw chicken unless boiled first. Boiling destroys harmful bacteria.