SPICY NUTMEG CHICKEN (GRENADA -- CARIBBEAN)

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Although this recipe has been modified slightly, the original was found on the online at recipeisland.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h31m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring
8 chicken thighs
2 garlic cloves, crushed, minced
1/4 cup onion, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper sauce
1/2 cup nutmeg syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water along with the sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Mix thoroughly & bring to a boil, then reduce heat & cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  • In a small container combine cornstarch & water & mix thoroughly, before stirring it into the syrupy mixture, & blending well.
  • Simmer the syrup for another 5 minutes or so until thickened somewhat.
  • Remove from heat & stir in the rum flavoring, then set aside.
  • FOR THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place chicken thighs in a 13"x9" baking dish
  • In a small container combine garlic, onion, salt & pepper, mixing well, then spread this mixture over the chicken thighs.
  • Bake thighs for 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
  • While chicken is baking, in a bowl, combine soy sauce, pepper sauce, Nutmeg Syrup & ground ginger, mixing well.
  • After the 15 minutes of baking, remove chicken from the oven & turn the temperature down to 350 degrees F.
  • Baste the thighs with the Nutmeg Syrup mixture & return them to the oven to bake for at least 60 minutes, basting frequently.
  • Serve hot with additional syrup mixture, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 897.7, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.9, Protein 23.1

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