Chicken: The best tips & recipes for barbecue & campfire

Barbecuing chicken is as much a part of summer as the annual visit to the swimming pool, sunbathing or a delicious ice cream.
As soon as the temperature rises a little, you can see many Germans barbecuing in their allotments, in parks or on their balconies.
What could be better than 25 degrees of sunshine, your favorite playlist in the background and delicious chicken skewers on your plate?
The German paradise on earth, with 89% of Germans spending 1.2 billion euros a year on barbecues alone.
We have collected the best recipes and barbecue tips for a wide variety of chicken types for you.
Whether it’s classic chicken drumsticks, whole grilled chicken like from a food truck or spicy versions like Japanese teriyaki or Indian chicken tandoori, we’ve got you covered!
Especially nice when camping with a roof tent!

Barbecue tips: Barbecue & campfire

Barbecuing is not just for men!
Nevertheless, many beginners find it quite difficult to get the right feel for their barbecue.
With these 10 tips, you’ll learn what you need to consider in terms of hygiene, marinade and the incredible taste.
Did you know that you shouldn’t keep raw meat at room temperature for more than half an hour?
Even if you marinate it, it should always be kept in the fridge.
You can find more useful tips in the video.
Let’s go, become the ultimate barbecue pro in 5 minutes!
If you want to read more about outdoor cooking and need some good camping cooking tips, read our XXL article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vjstewfk3s

Whole chicken: Grilled chicken, beer chicken & roadkill chicken

A perfectly grilled chicken just like from the barbecue trolley!
A really tasty, juicy chicken with crispy skin, that’s the plan.
To achieve this, the chicken has to be brined for 12 hours.
You can see how the finished chicken turned out in the video https://youtu.be/CFOL2ro6NPQ

Beer chicken; the right thing for soccer fans

The beer chicken is really tasty and just the thing for all the soccer fans.
The trick to getting a juicy chicken is to inject the breast meat beforehand.
An absolutely underrated way to grill chicken.
At 1-1.5 hours, it is definitely ready quickly, unlike the versions that have to be marinated for several hours beforehand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8zg-2-h0qg

Roadkill Chicken: Typically American

This chicken was really only for fire devils!
If you like it really spicy, you’ve come to the right place!
The mixture of piri piri sauce and BBQ sauce gives the chicken an incredible spiciness, but at the same time it is also very juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
However, you can definitely season less if the spiciness is not for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTojJV47x6o

Chicken thighs: The classic chicken wings

The perfect chicken for classic lovers!
It’s super juicy and also had a great smoky note.
The Mango No. 5 spice turned out to be very tasty!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKIlDIAQlAk

Drum sticks: a juicy treat

Achieving a great result without a lot of frills is very easy with this recipe!
The sticks are very juicy and the skin is crispy too!
All without a lot of marinating time, without a drum stick holder and without cutting away the cartilage on the leg.
Absolutely recommended!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-3NHCwPGdU

Chicken skewers: yogurt marinade for juicy chicken

The next barbecue recipe is classic chicken skewers with a great yoghurt marinade that makes the chicken beautifully tender.
They are not only suitable for grilling, but are also great in the oven or on the contact grill!
https://youtu.be/CWESPBIqav4

Chicken International: Teriyaki & Tandoori Chicken

Of course, the teriyaki skewers are for spicy fans.
If you find it too spicy, you should leave out the jalapeno sauce.
Otherwise, it’s a great recipe that reflects Asian cuisine well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXHTggvwPmo

Tandoori Chicken: Spicy Indian cuisine

Indian cuisine convinces with spiciness, exoticism and a beautiful interplay of spices!
The tandoori recipe is actually designed for the classic tandoori oven, but this recipe is the best version for the grill!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5T1dcSS_zc

Recipe tip: From classic to 5-star chicken

All roads lead to Rome, just as many roads lead to delicious chicken.
Whether you choose the classic, exotic or 5-star version is up to you.
If you want to prepare a chicken quickly with just a few ingredients, then our classic recipe is ideal.
If you want to prepare your meal before the camping weekend and have more access to ingredients, then the 5 star recipe is just right for you.

Chicken quick and easy

If you’re at the campsite or planning to go there, you only need 3 spices to grill a delicious chicken: Salt, pepper and paprika and you’re done!

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 pinches of paprika powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Chicken 5 stars class

Marinating also contributes a lot to the taste.
The best marinade for a juicy chicken is very simple:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh lemongrass (from 2 stalks)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Asian fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red bell pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Ideally, you should marinate chicken overnight, but even a 2-3 hour soak will make a big difference in flavor and texture.
Chicken is best cooked on the more medium section of the grill, which is not super hot.
This allows it to be fully cooked throughout and prevents the outside from burning.
The chicken is done when the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
However, you should also use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

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T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

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