Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 (about 2.5lb / 1.2kg) chicken drumsticks ( (Note 1))
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 lime ((or 1/2 lemon), juice only (about 2 tbsp))
  • 1 onion (, coarsely chopped (brown, yellow or white))
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (, chopped (or 1 tsp dried ginger powder))
  • 1 or more scotch bonnet pepper or substitute with other chili ((Note 2))
  • 6 garlic cloves (, roughly chopped)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tbsp allspice powder
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder ((preferably freshly grated))
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves

Instruction

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and place in a large ziplock bag.
  • Place Marinade ingredients in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Try not to touch the Marinade with bare hands to avoid getting chili on your hands.
  • Pour the Marinade into the ziplock bag. Close the bag, squeezing out excess air. Massage the bag from the outside to disperse the Marinade throughout the chicken. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the Marinade but reserve the Marinade.