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Sticky Caribbean BBQ Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken with a Caribbean twist. Spicy, well-seasoned chicken coated in a sweet, sticky BBQ glaze for the ultimate finger-licking combination. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Serves: 4
Total Time: 60 minutes
Prep: 20 mins | Inactive: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins

Ingredients

Fried Chicken

  • 1 pack chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks or wings)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp BBQ seasoning

  • 2 tsp all-purpose seasoning

  • 1 tsp crushed pimento (allspice) seeds

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • ½ scotch bonnet, finely chopped

  • 2 eggs, beaten (or milk)

  • 2 cups plain flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Sticky BBQ Sauce

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 cup spring onions, chopped

  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup fresh thyme sprigs

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 4 tbsp ketchup

  • 2 tbsp BBQ ketchup

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 1 tsp honey

  • ½ scotch bonnet, whole

Method

Season the Chicken

  1. Wash the chicken with lemon and water, then pat dry.

  2. Place the chicken into a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, ginger, BBQ seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, pimento seeds and garlic.

  3. Mix well, cover and marinate for up to 6 hours (optional, but recommended).

  4. Add the beaten eggs (or milk), massage into the chicken and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

Coat & Fry

  1. Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl.

  2. Roll each piece of chicken in the flour until fully coated.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Fry the chicken in batches for 8–10 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Make the Sticky BBQ Sauce

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Add the spring onions, onion, thyme and garlic. Fry gently for 3–4 minutes.

  3. Stir in the ketchup, BBQ ketchup, pineapple juice and lime juice.

  4. Add the honey and scotch bonnet. Stir well and simmer until thick, dark and glossy.

Finish the Chicken

  1. Toss the fried chicken in the BBQ sauce until fully coated.

  2. Transfer to a foil-lined baking tray and place in a hot oven (200°C / fan 180°C) for 5–10 minutes to set the glaze.

 

 

 

 

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