BBQ SPICE- ISLAND CHICKEN

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This is a great way to BBQ a chicken to ensure it will be cooked through and juicy. It only takes 3/4 hr to finish before serving. Use whatever juice you like - cranberry, orange whatever. It looks divine and tase good too

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large chicken (enough to serve 6)
water, to cover
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 star anise or 1 pinch anise
2 teaspoons sugar
1 onion, peeled quartered
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Do ahead: Clean& truss chicken (Tie legs together and secure wings) and place in a large pot, cover with water.
  • Add salt, ginger, anisseed,onion& soy sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat ans simmer for 1 hour.
  • Drain water from the chicken and leave it to cool completely.
  • Mix honey and pineapple juice in a cup.
  • BBQ Cooking: Thread the chicken onto a spit from the tail end coming out through the wishbone (Make sure it is balanced).
  • Place over moderate heat with the spit rotating.
  • Baste with the honey juice.
  • Cook until golden about 3/4 hour.

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