Pickle-brined chicken on the braai with ranch dressing

Woolworths is committed to sustainability via our good business journey. Seasonal (and other) products might not always be in stock.

This is my take on deep-fried chicken – done on the braai. It’s a great weekday option. Make sure you keep a medium heat going otherwise the chicken won’t cook evenly.

Ingredients

For the marinade, mix:
1 cup buttermilk
3 T olive oil
3 T pickle juice
1 t onion salt
white pepper, to taste
4 - 6 free-range chicken breasts
For the ranch dressing, mix:
1 cup Woolworths double-thick plain yoghurt
1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise
1 T lemon juice
2 T dill, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 heads Woolworths Crunchita lettuce
1 cucumber, finely chopped
10 green olives, for serving

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours; overnight is better. Braai over a medium heat until cooked through, turning occasionally, it should take 6 minutes per side.
2. Slice the chicken into chunks and serve with the lettuce, cucumbers, olives and ranch dressing.

Find more braai recipes here.

Photography: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistant: Bianca Strydom