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Pepper Kick Chicken Marinade

Bold, smoky, and spicy — this radish microgreen marinade brings serious flavour heat to your chicken.
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Course: BBQ, Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yoghurt (or dairy free alternative)
  • 1 packed handful radish microgreens
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 whole juice of whole lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
  • 1 tsp honey for balance (optional)

Method
 

  1. Blend all ingredients into a smooth paste
  2. Coat 500g - 1kg of chicken (thighs, drumsticks or breast) thoroughly
  3. Cover & refrigerate for 2-12 hours (overnight=flavour bomb)
Cook as desired
  1. Grill for charred edges
  2. Roast at 200C for 25-35 mins depending on cut
  3. Air fry at 190C for 18-22 mins flipping halfway