Bbq Spice Island Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Bbq Spice Island Chicken

• 1 whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs)
• Water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• Ground Ginger
• Star Anise
• Sugar
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or cranberry, orange juice)

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.