Asian Marinaded Chicken

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Gonna Smoke

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Wanted something different than typical BBQ chicken and we really like Asian flavors, so I went searching. Came up with this marinade from the interweb...
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 8 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 10 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
Mixed all these ingredients together and placed in a bag along with 10 lbs. of leg quarters and 4 thighs to marinate for 24 hours flipping the bag whenever I could remember to.

The next day I drained the chicken reserving the marinade which was put in a pot on the stove to simmer...
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Cooked over oak and basted with the reserved marinade...
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While that was going, I cut some gold potatoes into wedges for crispy Greek potatoes. These were coated in Greek marinade I've used before...
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 of a cup olive oil
  • equal amount of water (if not parboiled)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • the juice from 2 lemons
  • 1 or 2 tsps of AP flour
The potato wedges and marinade are placed in a roasting pan uncovered and into a 400℉ oven for 40-45 minutes. After that time, toss the potatoes trying to get them flipped over. Back in the oven for another 30-40 minutes until crispy and browned...
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I cut up some fresh carrots and partially cooked them in a little water and then added in a stick of butter and a 2 lb. bag of frozen sweet peas. Cooked until peas were just hot and the carrots were done. Seasoned with a little salt.

Meanwhile, the chicken is getting close...
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Finally all is done...
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Served with some toasted bread my wife fixed. Give thanks...
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Time to eat...
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This was a really good Asian type flavor and something different than typical grilled chicken...
 
Very nicely done Charles. I’ve marinated chicken very similar before and is delicious. Love the pics. Nice work.

”The family that prays together, stays together “
 
Wow looks and sounds great Charles and I'm going to steal this very soon!
Love seeing the kids giving thanks and ours take turns at mealtime too.
Warms the heart ❤️

Keith
 
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Looks delicious Charles! Love the pic with the grands! It's great you get to see them so much!

Ryan
Yes, we are fortunate that we get to see them almost every day. Thanks Ryan...
All of that is fantastic!
Thank you sir!!
Very nicely done Charles. I’ve marinated chicken very similar before and is delicious. Love the pics. Nice work.

”The family that prays together, stays together “
Appreciate that Eric!
Wow looks and sounds great Charles and I'm going to steal this very soon!
Love seeing the kids giving thanks and ours take turns at mealtime too.
Warms the heart ❤️

Keith
Give it a try and see what you think. Thanks for the compliment, Keith...
Beautiful plate.....and pic. with the kids....

I'll have to give that a go, I have been wanting something different with chicken and this looks like it might do.
We do as much as we can with the grands every day and wouldn't change a thing. I have St. Louis ribs on the smoker now for tonight and they'll all be here.

Something different is what lead me to this. BBQ chicken is good, but sometimes I just want something different....
 
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Looks good. And great pics of the feast 😁
I do a vaguely similar marinade for CSRs.
Equal parts Soy Sauce, Vinegar, and water. Then add garlic, onion, lemon.
Your maple syrup is an interesting twist. Pork likes sweetness … hmmm …
 
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That looks great. I just got back from the grocery store and instead of chicken I got a 3 pack of beef, chicken and pork chopped. Now I am thinking I made the wrong choice.
 
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