Sticky Lime Chicken Skewers on the Braai

Sticky Lime Chicken Skewers on the Braai

Perfect for entertaining. Beautiful on a platter. Effortless but refined.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

  • 800 g free-range chicken thighs, cubed
  • 3 tbsp Magogo Lime & Wild Moringa Marmalade
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 small clove garlic, very finely grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but elegant)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & cracked black pepper
  • Bamboo or metal skewers

Method

1. Prepare the Glaze

In a bowl, whisk together:

  • Marmalade
  • Soy sauce
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Sesame oil
  • Olive oil

Taste — it should be balanced: citrus-forward, lightly sweet, gently savoury.

2. Marinate

Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
Toss in half of the glaze.

Marinate for 30–60 minutes (not longer — lime is powerful).

Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.

3. Braai to Perfection

Prepare medium-hot coals (no aggressive flames).

Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill 3–4 minutes per side.

In the final 2 minutes, brush generously with reserved glaze.
Turn once more to allow caramelisation.

The glaze will bubble and lacquer beautifully.

Finish Like a Chef

Remove from heat.
Rest 3–4 minutes.

Scatter with:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh coriander
  • A squeeze of fresh lime

Serve on a wooden board with charred flatbread or grilled corn.

Serving Inspiration

Plate the skewers alongside the jar for entertaining — it sparks conversation and invites guests to try the glaze themselves.