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Brilio.net - Breaking the fast is a moment that is awaited after a day of fasting. In addition to refreshing the body with cold drinks and takjil, a delicious main menu is also no less important to restore energy. One of the choices of breaking the fast menu that is always appetizing is grilled chicken. With the right marinade, grilled chicken can be a special dish on the dining table.
Marinating is the main key to making grilled chicken more delicious and absorbing the spices. There are many variations of marinades that can be used, ranging from sweet, savory, spicy, to typical Indonesian spices. Here are seven grilled chicken marinade recipes that you can try for a practical and delicious home-made iftar menu, summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.
1. Grilled chicken with sweet soy sauce Material:
- 500 grams of chicken, cut to taste
- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
How to make:
1. Mix sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, pepper powder, salt, lime juice, and cooking oil in a bowl.
2. Add chicken, stir until well blended. Let stand for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator for the spices to soak in.
3. Grill the chicken on the grill while brushing it with the remaining spices until cooked and brown.
Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 3 lime leaves
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
- 2 tbsp tamarind water
- 1 tsp salt
Ground spices:
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 candlenuts, roasted
- 1 cm turmeric
- 1 cm ginger
- 1 tsp coriander
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until fragrant, add the lime leaves and lemongrass.
2. Add coconut milk and tamarind water, stir well.
3. Add the chicken, cook until the spices are absorbed and the coconut milk thickens.
4. Grill the chicken until cooked while brushing with the remaining spices.
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Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
How to make:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, stir well.
2. Add the chicken, let stand for at least 1 hour.
3. Grill the chicken until cooked and brown.
Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, grated
- 1 tsp salt
Ground spices:
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 large red chilies
- 5 red cayenne peppers
- 1 tsp shrimp paste, grilled
- 1 cm of galangal
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until cooked and fragrant.
2. Add lime juice, cooking oil, brown sugar, and salt, stir well.
3. Brush the chicken with the spices, let stand for 1 hour.
4. Grill the chicken until cooked while occasionally brushing it with the remaining spices.
Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
Ground spices:
- 6 large red chilies
- 5 red cayenne peppers
- 4 cloves of shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 cm ginger
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until fragrant.
2. Add lime leaves, lemongrass, salt and sugar, stir well.
3. Add the chicken, stir well, then let stand for at least 1 hour.
4. Grill the chicken until cooked and the spices are absorbed.
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Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
How to make:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, stir well.
2. Add the chicken, let stand for at least 1 hour.
3. Grill the chicken until cooked and brown.
Material:
- 500 grams of chicken
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Ground spices:
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 large red chilies
- 5 red cayenne peppers
- 2 candlenuts, roasted
- 1 cm turmeric
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until fragrant.
2. Add coconut milk, bay leaves, lemongrass, salt, and brown sugar, stir well.
3. Add the chicken, cook until the spices are absorbed.
4. Grill the chicken while brushing it with the remaining spices until cooked.
Tips for making grilled chicken more delicious
- Use low heat when grilling so that the spices are absorbed perfectly.
- Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade while grilling for a richer flavor.
- Leave the chicken in the marinade for at least 1 hour so that the flavors can be absorbed better.
With the various choices of marinades above, you can create a more varied and appetizing menu for breaking the fast. Good luck!
(brl/tin)
