Ingredients

  • 1 roasting chicken, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 4 stalks lemongrass, julienned
  • 1 lemon, juice of, extracted
  • 1 lime, juice of, extracted
  • 1/4 cup annatto seeds, soaked in 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup garlic butter, melted
  • salt
  • chili pepper flakes

Method

  • Combine the juices of lemon and lime, divide in 2 equal parts.
  • Marinate chicken overnight in salt, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, half lime and lemon juice mixture.
  • Mix marinade with the water that has been used to soak the annato seeds and margarine. Pour the mixture in a saucepan, bring to a rolling boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper flakes if desired.
  • Barbecue chicken over hot coals or grill brushing it with the prepared mixture, cook to desired doneness.