BBQ season: honey and orange chicken recipe

BBQ honey and orange chicken recipe

Is the weather finally coming to its sense and letting the sun out to play?  Is it BBQ season finally here?  I think so.
I have fond memories of barbeque when I was a child in Brazil, in the land of plenty we have so many choices. We usually throw anything on the grill, from meat to vegetables to fruits.

Back in April on a sunny Friday, I decided it was time for a barbeque the weather was asking for a bit of grilled food and beer.  I was given some Duvel  a  subtle bitter Belgium beer with a refined taste of hop and delicate effervescence. It has a pleasantly sweet aftertaste.

Like wine and food pairing, beer is usually paired according to strength, body and the main flavour of the dish. I decided to do a little experiment food and beer matching.   Duvel has plenty of body and a distinctive flavour which matches  perfectly with sweetness. Having a look around my pantry,  I found some sweet oranges,  and with a little inspiration from the classic Duck a l’orange. I came up with this delicious recipe that can be prepared in advance.  Just throw the chicken in the BBQ when your guests arrive.

BBQ honey and orange chicken recipe

BBQ honey and orange chicken recipe

Serves: 3-4 people
easy

Ingredients
500g  of chicken thighs  (skin on)

for the marinade
Pinch of Maldon smoked salt
100ml of Worcestershire sauce (1/2 cup)
juice of 1 lemon
25ml of Orange juice (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons of honey
fresh oregano – 3 sprigs
2x cloves of garlic, minced

Oranges in segments (optional)

Method
1) Poach the chicken in a large pan for 30 minutes, do not let it go beyond the simmering point.   Drain and reserve the chicken aside.
2) In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the marinade. Mix well until incorporated. 
3) Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and let it marinade in the fridge for at least 4 hours or better if overnight.
4) Take the chicken out the refrigerator. Prepare your grill (bbq)  and cook the chicken till piping hot. If having the oranges grill them as well – It’s delicious!  Serve immediately.

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t  enjoy a BBQ.  Do you?

BBQ honey and orange chicken recipe

Disclosure: I was sent Duvel as a gift. All opinions are my own.