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BBQ Anytime!
Ideas for year round barbecues by Levin foodie and occupational therapist Adrienne Court.
Barbecues are always cheerful and these days you can even have them outdoors, at the beach, or in the backyard on fine days. If cooking outdoors is too hard, try a special griddle pan which will cook these meat dishes almost as well. Equipment is more portable these days, and easier to clean, so there’s no excuse not to enjoy yummy barbecued food through the year. It’s a quick and easy meal option for weekdays, when you don’t feel like cooking a big meal, or weekends, when you can relax and catch up with loved ones. Make BBQs a shared experience by asking friends to provide their favourite meat or vegetable dish, salad or dessert. A selection of meats, fish or shellfish, salads, and vegetables prepared ahead of time ensures that your barbie will be stress free and fun. You can cook just about anything on the BBQ, so be creative!
CHILLI LIME CHICKEN SKEWERS
These skewers are marinated for a least 6 hours prior to cooking (preferably overnight), and therefore can be made the day before. Quick to prepare and easy to cook, they are healthy and full of lovely Caribbean style flavours. 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, each cut into 4 pieces 2 spring onions 1 handful flat leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 3 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp olive oil Lime Chilli Sauce 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tsp finely chopped rosemary 1 large red chilli, finely chopped 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
At least 6 hours before cooking (or previous night) Put the chicken into a ceramic dish or bowl. Put spring onion, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, lime juice and olive oil into food processor; process to a paste. Rub all over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight. 40 minutes before cooking To make the lime chilli sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour over 125ml boiling water, stir to combine and set aside. Soak some wooden skewers for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from fridge 30 minutes before serving. Thread chicken onto the skewers (three pieces on each). Preheat BBQ grill to high. Cook skewers for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through, turning often. Spoon sauce over the skewers to serve.
