Description
Fiery, sticky, and irresistibly bold, this Scotch Bonnet Glaze Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet heat and juicy tenderness — a Caribbean-inspired showstopper.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs: 8 pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- Scotch Bonnet Peppers: 2, finely minced
- Garlic Cloves: 3, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or fire up a grill. Line a baking tray with foil or lightly oil a grill pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers for 1–2 minutes. Add brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and syrupy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place chicken thighs on the prepared tray or grill pan. Pat dry for better skin crisping.
- Assemble the Dish: Brush a generous layer of glaze over each piece of chicken. Reserve half the glaze for later.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake or grill for 35–40 minutes, turning once and glazing again halfway through. The internal temp should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Finishing Touches: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to caramelize the glaze. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate up with fresh herbs, lime wedges, or a tropical slaw.
Notes
- Baste the chicken multiple times for a thicker, richer glaze.
- Use gloves when handling scotch bonnet peppers.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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