Simple Tray Baked Wiri Wiri Chicken Recipe

Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 200g bottle of Wiri Wiri marinade 500 - 700g chicken thighs (Bone-in, boneless or  skinless) 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra juiciness) 1 tsp sea salt (to taste) Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

• Wash Chicken in a bowl with water and the juice of the lemon (It’s a Guyanese Caribbean thing)

Marinate

• In a bowl, mix the chicken thighs with the entire 200g bottle of Wiri Wiri marinade.

• Add olive oil

• Massage everything well to coat evenly.

• Marinate for at least 1/2 hr (overnight is best for deep flavour).

Cook
Oven-Baked:

• Preheat the oven to (150-170°C).

• Place chicken on a lined baking tray.

• Bake for 20 mins, flip 20 mins,flip again for 10 mins.

• For extra char, grill for 2-3 mins at the end.

Grill/BBQ:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (150–170°C).

• Grill chicken for 5-7 mins per side, basting with extra marinade.

• Cook until charred and juicy, with an internal temp of 75°C.

Pan-Fried:

• Heat a grill pan or frying pan over medium-high heat.

• Add a little oil and cook 5-7 mins per side until golden and cooked through.

 

Serving Ideas:

Fries or Chunky chips
Turmeric rice
Wraps with and garlic sauce
Coleslaw
Mixed salad 

Elevation Tips

Take it up a level with adding..
1 tsp smoked paprika (enhances flavour)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional for a slight caramelised glaze)

Serve with Pat & Pinky’s Hot Sauces

Let me know how it turns out. 😃🔥