BBQ chicken marinade

Name: BBQ chicken marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (thigh, wing, or drumstick); Extra oil for the grill; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

A simple Australian BBQ-style chicken marinade — garlic, lemon, paprika — for wings, thighs, or drumsticks.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Marinate: 60 min
Serves: 4

Meat cut: Chicken thigh, wing, or drumstick · Browse related meat

Marinade

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Ingredients

1 kg chicken pieces (thigh, wing, or drumstick)
Extra oil for the grill

Method

Whisk marinade ingredients together.
Coat chicken, cover, and refrigerate 1–4 hours.
Grill over medium heat, turning, until cooked through and lightly charred.
Rest a few minutes before serving.

Food safety

Always cook chicken until juices run clear and the thickest part is piping hot.

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