Char-grilled chicken, blood orange and asparagus
( SERVES 4 )

Viva 18/11/2010

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Amanda Laird

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For a barbecue dish with a difference, try this chicken coloured with brilliant blood orange and fresh asparagus.

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16 stems	Asparagus, (trimmed)
4	Boneless chicken thighs
1	Salt & freshly ground pepper, (to season)
1 clove	Garlic, (crushed)
1 tsp	Brown sugar
2 tsp	Lemon juice
1 tbsp	Olive oil
1 tbsp	Fresh thyme
3	Blood oranges

Preheat the grill. Brush the asparagus and chicken lightly with olive oil. Season well.
Grill the chicken for approximately five minutes on each side, depending on size - until golden and crispy. Grill the asparagus for two to three minutes, turning until cooked - again depending on size.
Whisk together the garlic, sugar, juice, oil and thyme. Taste for seasoning. Peel and segment the oranges. Plate the asparagus, chicken and oranges, drizzle with the dressing before serving.