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Chamorro BBQ (grilled marinated chicken)

Chicken marinated in a sweet, lemony soy sauce flavored with garlic, then grilled. It is very popular at barbecues and celebrations in Guam, with a beautiful caramelization when it comes off the fire.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

461 kcal per serving

Protein
38.7 g
Carbohydrates
18.1 g
of which sugars
14.9 g
Fat
25.3 g
of which saturated fat
5.7 g
Fiber
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, crushed garlic, sugar and oil in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken pieces, coat them well with the marinade and let rest at least 2 hours in the fridge, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat the barbecue or grill over medium-high heat.
  4. Drain the chicken lightly and place it on the grate.
  5. Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning regularly, until the skin is caramelized and the meat is no longer pink at the bone.
  6. Serve hot with rice and lime wedges.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Bake at 220 °C for 25 minutes, basting with the marinade during cooking.

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