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Bbq Spice Island Chicken Recipe

Unlock the secrets to unbelievably juicy and flavorful BBQ chicken with our Spice Island recipe! This stunning dish boasts a perfectly cooked, golden-brown exterior and tender, succulent meat. Ready in under 2 hours, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ feast. Customize it with your favorite juice – cranberry, orange, or pineapple – for a unique taste sensation every time! Prepare to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 369.1 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Spice Island Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • enough water to cover
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 0 Ground Ginger
  • 0 Star Anise
  • 0 Sugar
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp aniseed

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How to Make Bbq Spice Island Chicken

  1. **Prep the Chicken (Do Ahead):** Clean and truss a whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs). Place it in a large pot and cover completely with water.
  2. **Flavor Infusion:** Add 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp aniseed, 1 medium chopped onion, and 1/4 cup soy sauce to the pot.
  3. **Simmer to Perfection:** Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour. This step creates incredibly tender chicken.
  4. **Cooling & Prep:** Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and drain completely. Allow the chicken to cool completely before proceeding.
  5. **Sweet & Tangy Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or your preferred juice).
  6. **Spit-Roasting Prep:** Thread the cooled chicken onto a rotisserie spit, starting from the tail end and exiting through the wishbone. Ensure the chicken is securely fastened.
  7. **BBQ Time!:** Place the spit-roasted chicken over medium heat on your BBQ grill, ensuring the spit is rotating consistently.
  8. **Glaze & Grill:** Regularly baste the chicken with the honey-pineapple glaze throughout the cooking process.
  9. **Golden Perfection:** Cook until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh. This will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your grill and chicken size.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

33g

Carbs

3g

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