Recipe of the day: Chakalaka marinated chicken

Coat chicken pieces in blended Chakalaka and roast until golden for an effortless, flavourful dinner.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken pieces (e.g., thighs, drumsticks, or portions)
• 1 can chakalaka
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: Cooking spray or a drizzle of oil for the dish

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Method

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-assisted) or 200°C (conventional). Lightly grease your casserole or roasting dish.
2. Prepare chakalaka sauce: Open the can of chakalaka. Pour the contents into a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Season chicken: Place the chicken pieces into the prepared casserole dish. Season them well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Coat and cover: Pour the blended chakalaka sauce evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
5. Bake (Covered): Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminium foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
6. Brown top: Remove the lid or foil. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and roast for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelise and thicken slightly, and the chicken to brown on top.
7. Serve: Serve the chakalaka chicken hot with rice, potatoes, or a fresh side salad.
   
   Recipe supplied by KOO.

Chakalaka marinated Chicken

Coat chicken pieces in blended KOO Chakalaka and roast until golden for an effortless, flavourful dinner.

• Author: KOO
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Category: Lunch, Dinner
• Method: cook
• Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

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• 500g chicken pieces (e.g., thighs, drumsticks, or portions)
• 1 can chakalaka
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: Cooking spray or a drizzle of oil for the dish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-assisted) or 200°C (conventional). Lightly grease your casserole or roasting dish.
2. Prepare chakalaka sauce: Open the can of chakalaka. Pour the contents into a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Season chicken: Place the chicken pieces into the prepared casserole dish. Season them well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Coat and cover: Pour the blended chakalaka sauce evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
5. Bake (Covered): Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminium foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Brown top: Remove the lid or foil. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and roast for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelise and thicken slightly, and the chicken to brown on top.
7. Serve: Serve the chakalaka chicken hot with rice, potatoes, or a fresh side salad.