marinated chicken thighs with a honey-rum glaze
For this recipe, chicken thighs are marinated in citrus juices, warm spices that impart an earthy, warm tone and a bit of rum for a smooth caramel-like finish. And then the chicken is grilled to perfection and topped with a warm honey-rum glaze for an added depth of exotic island flavor. I wasn't able to grill the chicken due to weather issues (and I used chicken thighs with skin on). Instead, I put the thighs under the oven broiler, and it worked out really well. It took about 8 minutes broiling per side, and the skin was deeply browned and crispy, and the meat was moist and steaming hot.
prep time
4 Hr 15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- MARINADE
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons aged dark rum
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaves
- HONEY-RUM GLAZE
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons aged dark rum
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
How To Make marinated chicken thighs with a honey-rum glaze
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Step 1Place all of the marinade ingredients into a gallon-size plastic ziplock bag, and shake well to combine. Add chicken thighs, shake well to coat all thighs with marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate 6 to 8 hours, turning occasionally if possible.
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Step 2Prepare outdoor grill for medium-high heat; brush vegetable oil on grate.
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Step 3Remove thighs from bag, and discard the marinade.
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Step 4Grill the thighs over medium-high heat with smooth-side down for about 3 to 5 minutes or until grill marks show. Turn, and grill another 3 minutes more. Keep cooking, turning every 2 minutes, until done and juices run clear, about 11 to 14 minutes total (depending on heat level and thickness of thighs).
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Step 5For the Honey-Rum Glaze, place honey, lime zest, orange zest, orange juice, allspice, ginger and paprika in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and heat in microwave for 30-45 seconds or until very warm to the touch. Remove bowl from microwave and stir in the rum. Spoon the Honey-Rum Glaze over the chicken thighs, and serve immediately.
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