Author Notes
Recently I have become more familiar with the flavors of the West Indies and am so grateful for it, this roasted chicken dish is unlike any others you have tasted! —JennT1981
Ingredients
- Chicken
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1/4 teaspoon
allspice
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1 pinch
nutmeg
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1 pinch
cinnamon
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1 teaspoon
dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
coriander
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1/2 teaspoon
onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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2
chicken leg quarters, clean and pat dry
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3 tablespoons
vegetable oil
- Pan Sauce
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1/2 cup
coffee flavored beer
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1 cup
chicken broth
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1/2
lime, juiced
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1 tablespoon
red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons
brown sugar
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1 pinch
salt
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1 pinch
pepper
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1 tablespoon
cornstarch
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1/4 cup
cold water
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a small bowl combine spices and mix well.
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Season both sides of chicken with spice mix.
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Heat oil over medium high in a large, oven-proof skillet and add chicken skin-side down.
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Cook until skin begins to set and crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Turn and cook another 3 minutes.
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Return to skin side down and place in preheated oven.
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Continue cooking until no longer pink, about 30 to 35 minutes. Turn oven off.
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Return skillet to stove and keep chicken warm in oven.
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Heat skillet over medium and deglaze pan with beer, scraping bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
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Stir in chicken broth, lime juice, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
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Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and mix well.
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Stir into pan and simmer 5 to 10 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
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