Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¾ teaspoon dry thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ cup red-wine vinegar

Instruction

  • In a large saucepan, heat the canola and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and let cook, covered, for 4-6 minutes- until the onions are soft & translucent. Stir them occasionally as they cook.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and cayenne and remove from heat. Stir in the soy sauce and red wine vinegar.
  • Let the mixture cool completely before using it. 
  • Chicken should marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight. 
  • Set aside about 1/4 cup of the marinade to brush on top of the meat as it cooks, if desired.