INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHICKEN
2 tbsp Olive Pride Blend
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Chicken spice
1 tsp Dried oregano
5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Ginger, minced
3 Red chillies, finely chopped
1 Lemon, zested
8 Chicken thighs and drumsticks
FOR THE SALSA
½ Pineapple, peeled & cut into 1cm rings
1 Mango, cut into cubes
1 Avo, cut into cubes
2 Limes, juiced
1 tbsp Coriander, chopped
2 tbsp Olive Pride Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper
FOR THE MIELIES
4 Mielies
4 tsp Olive Pride Fat Spread
TO SERVE
Garnish with chopped herbs, and serve with your favourite sides like roasted mielies and pap.
Method
- For the chicken, begin by making the marinade. Place the Olive Pride Blend into a bowl, followed by your spices. Mix well, then add the minced garlic, ginger, chili, and lemon zest. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper, mix well again, and massage into your chicken. Ideally you’d like to do this a few hours before you eat, or even overnight if you have the time. This will ensure maximum flavour penetration, and even seasoning.
- For the mielies, boil a pot of salted water and par-cook for roughly 2 minutes. Remove from the water and set aside.
- While the chicken is marinading, make your salsa by charring the pineapple on your braai grid, or in a griddle pan on the stove. This imparts a delicious smoky-sweet flavour onto the pineapple. Remove once charred on both sides, cut into cubes, and set aside. In a bowl, add your Olive Pride Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the mango, avo, lime juice, coriander, and a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Add your pineapple. Set aside once you are happy.
- Once the chicken is marinated, cook over the coals, in a pan, or in the oven, until your chicken is golden brown and juicy. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mielies for the fire by spreading roughly 1 tsp of Olive Pride Fat Spread on each mielie. Braai over a medium-high heat, until slightly charred, and set aside.
- Serve with your mango and avo salsa, and favourite sides like mielies and pap. Enjoy!
OLIVE PRIDE PRODUCTS USED IN THIS RECIPE
