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Jack Daniel's Scotch Bonnet Glazed Chicken
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Jack Daniel's Scotch Bonnet Glazed Chicken

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat800 g
  • scotch bonnet pepper (stemmed, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • brown sugarPantry60 g
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • whiskey (Jack Daniel's)Beverages80 ml
  • pineapple juiceBeverages60 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • vegetable oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

433kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
37 g
Fat
23 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Make the scotch bonnet glaze

    • Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, whiskey, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt in a saucepan.
    • Add the chopped scotch bonnet and minced garlic.
    • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
    Step 2
  3. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides and almost cooked through.
    Step 3
  4. Glaze the chicken

    • Pour the scotch bonnet glaze over the chicken and turn the pieces to coat.
    • Simmer, spooning the glaze over the chicken, until sticky, glossy and cooked through.
    Step 4
  5. Rest and serve

    • Take the pan off the heat and let the chicken rest so the glaze sets.
    • Serve hot, spooning the remaining glaze from the pan over the top.
    Step 5