GRILLED HONEY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH EGGPLANT MANGO SALAD

Grilled Honey Chicken Thighs with Eggplant Mango Salad image

Perfectly charred chicken thighs get infused with vibrant Jamaican ingredients like jerk paste, mango and scallions for a mouthwatering meal with big flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup mango nectar or tropical orange juice blend
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon jarred jerk seasoning paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
3 Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 mango, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Combine the mango nectar, lime juice, honey, soy sauce and 1 teaspoon jerk paste in a large bowl. Add the chicken; rub to coat.
Remove the chicken to a plate; brush with olive oil. Transfer the sauce mixture to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer until slightly thickened, 7 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
Meanwhile, transfer the chicken skin-side up to the grill, cover and cook until browned, about 15 minutes. Flip and grill until the skin is browned and crisp and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Combine the olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons jerk paste in a small bowl. Brush the eggplants with the jerk oil and season with salt. Grill until marked and tender, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large bowl and add the mango, scallions and basil; season with salt and pepper. Pour the warm sauce over the chicken and serve with the eggplant-mango salad and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calorie, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 265 milligrams, Sodium 376 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams