Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Caribbean Heat

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (28)

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Cook Time:
21 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 35 min
Cook: 21 min
Total:: 1 hr 26 min

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Ingredients

Jerk Rub:

2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons dry thyme
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
8 chicken thighs
Sliced fresh mango
Homemade Mango Habanero Sauce, recipe follows
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

Combine all spices in a small bowl. Rub the skin side of the chicken with the rub and let rest for 30 minutes. Heat the grill to medium heat and grill the thighs, skin side down for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the chicken, close the cover of the grill and move the chicken to the side (or cooler part) of the grill. Continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes or until completely cooked through. Remove to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve fresh mango slices and Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce. Sprinkle leaves of cilantro on top.

Homemade Mango-Habanero Sauce:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped

1 habanero, chopped

1 cup white wine vinegar

Salt

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, mangoes, habanero and vinegar and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a few tablespoons of warm water or vinegar. Season with salt.

Yield: 4 servings

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recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
Helen Peterborough, NH 10-12-2009
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Spice Rub Recipe Alone is Worth It
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent spice rub! I'm not a fan of cinnamon so left that out and followed everything else exactly. Very, very good and an... easy weeknight meal.Read more
recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
Scott Union, NJ 07-20-2009
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Great Hot Sauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this recipe for the Habanero Mango Hot Sauce. It came out absolutely delicious. I added a few slices of jalenpeno to... it, minced a little celery to add to it, a single thin slice of ginger, and doubled on the habanero's. Little salt & pepper and it was fantastic stuff. The sweet flavor of the mango balances with these things so perfectly, but the mango MUST be really ripe...thats a rule of thumb for whenever you use a mango. Added note: Me personally, I would curious as to push this even further with a third habanero. but 2 was just right. One is not enough.Read more
recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
dan Diamond Bar, CA 06-16-2009
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most tasty and great the next day too
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was my first dry rub, loved it hot off the grill, tonight we took the rest of the chicken and de-boned and re-heated.... added to a green salad with Newman's own low fat ginger dressing. THAT really hit the spotRead more
recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
AVELINA SAN PEDRO, CA 06-08-2009
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IT'S WAS SO GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS CHICKEN WAS SO DARN GOOD. I LEFT THE RUB ON FOR 2 HOURS. BUT I DID MAKE A LITTLE CHANGE ON THE MANGO SALSA I... SUBSTITUTE JALAPENO FOR HABANERO, BECAUSE I HAD EVERYTHING AT HOME EXCEPT THE HABANERO. I STILL GOT GREAT REVIEW AT MY HOUSE. MY HUSBAND CAN'T WAIT TILL I MAKE IT AGAIN. THANKS BOBBY FOR RECIPE. ABBYRead more
recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
Daniel Glenside, PA 05-23-2009
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Very Impressed Jerk Lover
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been using a marinade jerk recipe for years and was hesitant to try a different jerk recipe. One day, however, I was... looking for an easy recipe for chicken thighs. Based on the previous recommendations, this recipe stood out. It was absolutely delicious with a perfect meld of spice and heat. Here are some of my thoughts: The chicken was very succulent but I would imagine that brining the chicken (if you have the time) would make it all the more delicious. I'd also like to note that after I transferred the chicken to the cool side of the grill, I had to grill the chicken for an additional 10 minutes than what the recipe suggested. Also, I think the next time I make this I might use an additional tablespoon of brown sugar. I did not make the mango salsa so the extra sugar might be an easy substitute. This recipe is a no brainer, easy meal and amazing! You can make the rub in large batches and store for a busy day. Read more
recipe Jerk Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Home-Made Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
Debbie Oceanside, CA 05-12-2009
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Awesome recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The spice on the chicken was very flavorful! I was tempted to coat the whole piece of chicken with the rub for fear it... wouldn't have enough spice on it but I am glad I followed the recipe. It was DELICIOUS! If you are not a fan of spicy foods.. remember this is made with one of the hottest peppers.. you may not like the sauce. I however LOVE the heat and doused my chicken in it. Two thumbs up Bobby!!Read more