This orange bbq marinade works really well on barbeque chicken whether you’re going to grill it or smoke it. I prefer to use chicken thighs (and keep the bone on if smoking) because they are the most succulent.
The marinade takes no time at all to make but of course remember that you need time for the flavours to work their magic so make sure you have plenty of time before the cookout.
To continue the citrus theme you may fancy trying my pineapple barbecue sauce as an accompaniment to your culinary creation.
Ingredients:-
1½ pints vegetable stock
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons muscovado sugar
2 tablespoons Japanese mirin or sweet white wine
3 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 star anise
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
3 cloves
Method:-
Throw everything into a pan and don’t be too worried about having the exact weights and measures. Bring it up to the boil and gently stir until all the sugar has dissolved then leave to cool. Place the chicken into a marinade bowl and pour the marinade over, cover it with stretch wrap and refrigerate for as many hours as you can spare.