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3 Chicken Braai Marinades

Braai Entertaining Under 60 Minutes

15min

Prep Time

45min

Cook Time

4

Servings

INGREDIENTS

Peri-Peri marinade

Enough for 6-8 pieces

¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
2 Tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (15ml) crushed garlic
1 Tbsp (15ml) paprika
1 tsp (5ml) chilli powder or chilli sauce
1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5ml) salt
1 tsp (5ml) black pepper

Chutney and mayo chicken marinade

Enough for 6-8 pieces

¼ cup (60ml) fruit chutney
¼ cup (60ml) mayonnaise
1 Tbsp (15ml) soya sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder or fresh crushed garlic
½ tsp (2,5ml) black pepper

BBQ marinade

Enough for 6-8 pieces

¼ cup (60ml) tomato sauce
2 Tbsp (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp (30ml) vinegar
1 Tbsp (15ml) brown sugar
1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
½ tsp (2,5ml) chilli flakes (optional for heat)
1 tsp (5ml) salt

METHOD

Peri-Peri marinade

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the marinade.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more flavour).
Braai, roast, or pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked.

Chutney and mayo chicken marinade

Combine chutney, mayonnaise, soya sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
Coat chicken pieces well with the mixture.
Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Braai, roast, grill, or pan-sear the chicken until done.

BBQ marinade

In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, chilli flakes (optional), and salt.
Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 3 hours for more depth).
Braai, roast, grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.