Dare to be different? The combinations of these unusual Middle Eastern flavours give a succulent burst of sweetness, that pops in your mouth
Serves
1
Prep time
5 Minutes +
Marinating 2 hours
Cooking time
20-25 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 chicken legs
Pomegranate Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon of Cointreau or ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 1 lemon, zest, and juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch onion salt
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Blend all the marinade ingredients together
- Cut slits in the chicken legs crossways, to allow the marinade to absorb
- Place the legs into a ziplock bag or a bowl
- Pour the marinade over the legs and massage in, refrigerate for at least 2 hours
- Preheat the barbecue or grill
- Remove the chicken and reserve the marinade
- Place half the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and use the remainder to baste the chicken while cooking
- Place the chicken legs onto the hot grill for 20-25 minutes or until cooked. Turn and baste with marinade regularly to caramelise
- Meanwhile, heat the reserved marinade over medium heat until it thickens slightly, then pour over the cooked chicken legs
- Serve and Enjoy!
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