Hibiscus-marinated chicken thighs on hotplate
Organic chicken thighs marinated in ginger, garlic, chili, fresh herbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and lemon, then fire-cooked on a hotplate and finished with fresh hibiscus petals.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the chopped ginger, garlic, chili, green leaves, lemon wedges, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and red seasoning. Mix well to coat.
- 2
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Place a round metal cooking plate over a lit fire pit and heat until hot. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 4
Transfer the marinated chicken and all marinade ingredients onto the hot plate. Cook over the fire, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, about 10–15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the cooked chicken to a wooden board and cut into smaller pieces.
- 6
Sprinkle the chopped hibiscus petals over the chicken. Serve hot, eating with chopsticks if desired.
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