BBQ Maple Chicken And Ribs

Our answer

Nigella's Maple Chicken 'N' Ribs (from NIGELLA EXPRESS) marinates pork spare ribs and chicken thighs in a combination of apple juice, maple syrup, soy sauce and garlic. The marinated meat is then roasted in the oven, until cooked through and burnished.

Unfortunately as the marinade has sugar in both the juice and syrup, we suspect that the marinade would catch and burn on the more direct heat of a BBQ/grill before the meat is cooked fully. Instead we would suggest cooking the marinated chicken and ribs in the oven for one hour, then cook on the BBQ for a final 10 to 15 minutes so that the outside caramelizes sightly and the meat takes on a little smoky flavour. Watch the chicken and ribs carefully and turn frequently to prevent the outside from scorching. It may also help to lightly oil the grill grate before you cook, to reduce the risk of the chicken and ribs sticking.