Description
Juicy, fiery, and sweet, this Scotch Bonnet Glaze Chicken brings the bold flavors of the Caribbean to your table with a sticky glaze that balances heat, tang, and sweetness perfectly.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on): 2 pounds – delivers juicy meat that holds up well to glazing.
- Scotch Bonnet Peppers: 2, deseeded – for a bold, fruity heat.
- Garlic Cloves: 4 – adds savory depth to the glaze.
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon grated – provides a warm, spicy zing.
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons – cuts through the sweetness and enhances freshness.
- Honey: 3 tablespoons – balances out the pepper’s fire.
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons – adds molasses-like richness to the glaze.
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons – brings umami and salt.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 tablespoon – brightens and sharpens the sauce.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – to season the chicken.
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon – for a grounding earthiness.
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon – helps crisp up the chicken skin.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, combine Scotch bonnets, garlic, ginger, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Blend until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking tray with foil or heat a grill pan with a light coating of oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place them skin-side up on the tray or grill.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast or grill for 35–40 minutes, turning once. In the last 10 minutes, brush with glaze and return to heat.
- Finishing Touches: Broil or grill briefly for a caramelized finish, brushing with extra glaze for a glossy coat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with lime wedges or chopped herbs, and dig in!
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling Scotch bonnets to avoid skin irritation.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Baste more than once for a thicker glaze layer.
- You can double the glaze for dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked or Grilled
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg