Making your own marinade is so rewarding, and fun. I always feel a little bit like an alchemist concocting a magical potion of which I’m not yet sure what the effects will be.

This marinade is a robust savoury yet slightly sweet blend of spices, tomato paste, soya and Worcester sauce with a dollop chutney. It sticks very nicely to meat while browning gorgeously, and can be used for any poultry meat or even pork.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
• 2 tsp Italian herbs
• 0.5 tsp masala spice
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chicken spice
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp soya sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcester sauce
• 0.5 tsp Tabasco
• 50 g tomato paste
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp chutney

Mix it up

Use a mortar and pestle to pop and grind the coriander seeds.

Add all the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl.

Now add all the wet ingredients.

Whisk very thoroughly.

Place the chicken pieces in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn them over and coat well. Cover the dish with cling wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or longer).

Cook, braai, grill or roast

Cook your chicken to perfection and enjoy!

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