Ingredients

  • 1 12 kg chicken thighs (about 14 thighs and drumsticks) or 1 12 kg chicken drumsticks (about 14 thighs and drumsticks)
  • 1 (410 g) can tomato puree
  • 250 ml tomato sauce
  • 250 ml dry white wine
  • 100 ml sunflower oil
  • 25 ml soft brown sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 ml dried sage
  • 2 ml dried thyme
  • 2 drops Tabasco sauce
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Cut two shallow cuts in the thickest part of each piece of chicken.
  • Microwave the rest of the ingredients (except the salt and pepper), uncovered in a deep dish for 10 minutes on 100% power, stirring the marinade occasionally during this time.
  • Place the chicken pieces in the marinade and cover the dish with cling film.
  • Microwave for 15 minutes on 100% power, stirring the chicken pieces and marinade after 7 minutes.
  • Marinate overnight.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade immedtiaely before barbecuing.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and grill over the coals until done.