Caribbean Chicken

jrusk's Note:

This sauce has the perfect balance, thanks Sunny A. It's my favorite for drumsticks. I buy the big bulk packages of drumsticks and whip up this sauce. Marinating and basting options follow. I just baste as it cooks and it's delicious. Recipe is for 3 lbs. chicken wings. I use 12 big drumsticks and have no sauce left over.

• Total Time: 53 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 3-4

Yield: 12.0 drumsti ...

• 1 -2 jalapenos or 1/2 habanero, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon splenda brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Directions:

1. Combine jalapenos through scallions in a blender and puree. Add vinegar, lime, orange juice and blend until smooth.
2. To Marinate: Place chicken in bag, add marinade, refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and bake. Meanwhile, boil marinade and reduce. Use the sauce to glaze the chicken.
3. To Baste : Spray baking pan, salt and pepper drumsticks, baste on skin side up, cook for 10-15 min., flip, baste other side and continue until fully cooked. The crispy skin is so good.
4. I cook drumsticks at 450 for 35-40 minutes and they crisp up well for me. If I want extra crispy I'll broil for a couple minutes too.