Delicious and Simple BBQ Recipe

Beer-Marinated Barbecued Chicken

Nothing says a lazy summer afternoon better than a BBQ with family and friends and nothing is better on the BBQ than a simple chook. The secret to this sensational barbequed chicken recipe is all in the marinade. The combination of beer, garlic, mustard and lemon is an absolute winner and helps to create the perfect dish for a lunch with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle extra stout beer, such as Guinness
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1kg chicken drumsticks

Method

1. In a medium bowl mix the beer, oil, molasses, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper together.
2. Place the chicken drumsticks into a large zip lock bag and pour in marinade. Remove the air from the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade evenly. Place bag in a bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight in ideal).
3.  Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade.
4. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Let the marinade boil for 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Transfer ¾ of the marinade to a small bowl.
5. Heat your BBQ grill to a medium heat.
6. Grill the chicken drumsticks up over a medium heat with the lid closed until the meat is no longer pink at the bone. The usual rule of thumb is that the drumsticks will take 40-50 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking time baste the chicken with the ¾ cup of reserved marinade (turning the pieces once or twice during this period).
7. Remove the chicken from the grill and serve warm with the extra marinade as a sauce on the side.

Perfect served with crisp green salad, lemon wedge and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.