Sticky grilled chicken recipe for a mouthwatering meal

Ingredients for Sticky grilled chicken

• 10 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press or minced

• 15 ml grated peeled ginger

• 10 ml paprika

• 4 g ground coriander

• 3 g ground cumin

• 1 g cayenne

• 22 g olive oil or white vegetable fat (e.g. Trex)

• 480 ml bottled unsweetened pomegranate juice

• 240 g apricot jam, forced through a sieve if chunky

• 30 ml treacle (not robust or blackstrap)

• 2 whole chickens (about 1.6 kg each), cut into 10 serving pieces (see cook’s note below)

How to make Sticky grilled chicken

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger, spices, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Add the pomegranate juice to the saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has thickened and reduced to 240 ml, which should take 12–19 minutes.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the jam and molasses until the jam has melted. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, as it will thicken a bit more. Transfer 180 ml of the sauce to a bowl and set aside for serving.

4. Prepare the grill for indirect heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal, or set a gas grill to medium heat.

5. Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper and season all over with 4 teaspoons of kosher salt. Oil the grill rack lightly.

6. Grill the chicken skin side down directly over the coals (cover only if using a gas grill) in batches if necessary. Turn the chicken once and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes.

7. Move the chicken to the area without coals underneath (or over a turned-off burner for gas). Brush the chicken with some of the reserved sauce.

8. Continue to grill, partially covering for charcoal or covering for gas, turning and brushing with sauce occasionally. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and well-glazed, about 7–8 minutes for chicken breasts and 15–20 minutes for dark meat.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.