Grilled Jerk Chicken with Habanero Glaze topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 900 g chicken thighs, legs and breasts with skin and bones
- Canola oil
Jerk Spice Mix:
- 3 tablespoons ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons ground ginger
- 3 tbsp. l. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons habanero pepper powder
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tsp ground cloves
Habanero Pepper Mint Glaze:
- 1.5 cups red wine vinegar
- 1.5 cups white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1 chopped habanero chili pepper
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
- Salt
Preparation:
- Jerk Spice Mix: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Habanero Pepper Mint Glaze: In a medium stainless steel saucepan, combine the wine vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has reduced by half and thickened.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and add the habanero pepper and mint. Blend until smooth. Season with salt. Cool the glaze to room temperature.
- Jerk Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Rub 1 side of each chicken piece with 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning and drizzle with canola oil.
Grill, seasoning side down, for 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Brush the chicken with a little of the habanero-mint glaze. Turn the chicken over and continue grilling for 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through. Brush the chicken with more glaze and serve immediately.
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