It's still cold, but the sunny spring days are starting to inspire me for outdoor cooking. Love the stuff! The barbecue flavours, the smells (the great the advantage of very little washing up:0)) and siting by the fire afterwards enjoying a glass of wine are always relaxing and pleasant.

So, I know it's early days, but here goes a healthy, simple one for the barbie.

Spicy chicken kebabs

( I'm not putting any quantities on this one, because it's all about seasoning, and how strong do you like it, it's really up to you)

Chicken breast (if too big slice then in little pieces, as you want them to cook through without burning)

Sea salt

Pepper

Garlic (I like it a lot, but a milder way of using it is roasting it first and spread the sweet garlic on the chicken)

Red Chili

Fresh Coriander

Bay leaf

Olive Oil (generously)

Put all the seasoning into a pestle and mortar. Spread over the chicken and let it marinated for at least 2 hours. Assemble the skewers (if using disposable timber ones, make sure you had them in water for half an hour, for them not to burn). Grill on a low fire and keep basting with the marinate.

Serve with crusty bread and green herb salad.

Open the beer and enjoy!

(Ah! We're getting there!)

Ps. I wouldn't dare telling you how to cook a full spatchcock chicken because of cooking times. If you want to try it, you have to come over in summer!