Butterflied Chicken

May 27, 2025 | Main, Recipes | 0 comments

Butterflied Chicken with Chimichurri

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Equipment

• Braai

Ingredients

  

• 1 Whole Chicken Butterflied
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Marinate chicken in olive oil + spices.
• Grill skin-side down first, flipping halfway.
• Serve with generous chimichurri spooned on top

Notes

Pro Move: Serve with compliments. It thrives on praise.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, chicken, grill

Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Dip

May 27, 2025 | Dips + Sauces, Recipes | 0 comments

Muhammara

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(Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, sauce

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp Red Bell Peppers (roasted, peeled)
• ½  cup Walnuts
• 1 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
• 1 clove Garlic
• ½ tsp Cumin
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Roast peppers over open flame till charred. Peel skin
• Blend all ingredients to a rich dip.
• Serve with seeded crackers or braai-toasted flatbread.

Notes

Philosophical Note: Deep thoughts may occur mid-dip.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, bell pepper, Braai, dip, grill, red pepper, sauce, vegan, vegetarian

Mini Halloumi Slabs

May 27, 2025 | Recipes, Starter | 0 comments

Mini Halloumi Slabs

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 250 g Halloumi Cheese Thickly Sliced
• Olive oil for brushing
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

 

• Oil slices, grill 3–4 min per side till golden.
• Serve warm, with lemon.

Notes

Reminder: Halloumi doesn’t do abandonment. Watch it like a hawk with good taste.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, grill, vegetarian

Charred Corn Ribs

May 24, 2025 | Recipes, Starter | 0 comments

Charred Corn Ribs

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine South African

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 2-3 Corn Cobs Quartered Lengthwise
• 1 Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 Lime Juiced
• Salt

Instructions

 

• Coat corn ribs in seasoning mix.
• Grill till they curl & char — about 5 min per side.
• Wrap in foil to stay snappy.

Notes

Note: If your corn starts a band, it’s probably funk rock.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, grill, vegan, vegetarian

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

May 24, 2025 | Recipes, Starter | 0 comments

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine South African

Servings 8 people

Equipment

• Fire Braai / Grill

Ingredients

  

• 4 Bell Peppers
• 4 Zucchini
• 16 Button Mushrooms
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest
• 2 LemonJuice
• 2 cloves Garlic Minced
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

 

• Toss veggies in marinade; rest 10–15 min
• Skewer 'em up, grill 5–7 min per side.
• Move to cooler side to hang out till served.

Notes

Wham Bam Tip: These skewers are the social butterflies of the grill. Let them mingle with the corn and halloumi — just keep the tongs handy.

Keyword barbeque, BBQ, Braai, grill, vegan, vegetarian