Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean) Recipe

Name: Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP; 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; FOR THE CHICKEN; 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

Servings: persons

FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP
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
FOR THE CHICKEN
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

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["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."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean)

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