Give your chicken some zing, on the grill or BBQ

Lemon & five-spice chicken recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp light muscovado sugar
  • thumb-sized piece ginger, shredded (no need to peel)
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • splash dry sherry or dry white wine
  • 8 chicken thighs

Method

  • Juice 1 lemon and cut the other into slices. Put in a large food bag along with remaining ingredients and shake well to coat. leave for 10 mins (or up to 24 hrs if making ahead).

  • Heat the grill to high or fire up the barbecue. lift the chicken out of the marinade, shake off excess, then cook under a grill or on a barbecue for 20 mins, spooning over the marinade every few mins. Turn occasionally, until cooked through and dark golden brown. Great served with new potatoes and a green salad.

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