This spicy Caribbean Chicken thighs recipe features boldly seasoned chicken that's seared then smothered in a homemade Caribbean style mango-habanero sauce. To really send it over the top, we top it with crushed peanuts and freshly squeezed lime juice!
Caribbean Chicken Thighs Recipe
Super quick meal alert! You'll need to make our recipe for Caribbean Style Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce first, though. Keep it in the fridge and when you're ready for some quick and FREAKING TASTY pan seared chicken, spicy and Caribbean flavored, give this a serious go.
The hot sauce is thick and fruity, made with plenty of habanero peppers and sweet mango, but also with honey to sweeten it up a bit.
It's also got cumin, allspice, ginger, and more. Perfect for all of my spicy food lovers out there and perfect for this chicken thighs recipe!
We're talking Spicy Caribbean Chicken tonight, my friends, and you're going to love it. Super juicy chicken thighs. It's an easy weeknight meal, or for an easy dinner party!
Caribbean Chicken Ingredients
- Cornstarch
- Paprika
- Cayenne
- Garlic powder
- Dried thyme
- Ground clove
- Allspice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chicken thighs
- Olive oil
- Caribbean Style Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
- Crumbled peanuts and lime wedges, cooked rice for serving
If you're anything like us, you probably already have most of those ingredients stocked in your kitchen right now! And trust me - once you try that mango-habanero sauce, you'll always want a bottle of it within arms reach.
How to Make Caribbean Chicken - the Recipe Method
Dredge the chicken thighs in a mixture of cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, clove, allspice and salt and pepper.
Get them nicely coated, then add the chicken to a pan or cast iron skillet heated to medium-high. Sear them on both sides a couple of minutes, until cooked through. Chicken should measure 165°F (74°C) internally when measured with a meat thermometer.
Finish them off with your mango-habanero sauce and go to town! SO GOOD! Slather it all over the cooked chicken thighs.
Serve them up right in the pan if you'd like, which is what we did. I served them with a side of goat cheese-potato mash.
Excellent stuff.
Sprinkle on some crushed peanuts for additional flavor and crunch. Just one thing... please don't forget the extra squeeze of fresh lime juice! Squeeze a bit over the top and enjoy. Lemon juice is also a great option if preferred.
I hope you like them!
Recipe Tips & Notes
- The Chicken. You can use any cut of chicken to make Caribbean chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this particular recipe, but I have made it with bone-in and boneless chicken thighs and chicken breast, bone-in chicken thighs, chicken wings and chicken legs. All are great options for white meat or dark meat.
- The Seasonings. I use a good mix of Caribbean seasonings to spice things up, but you can use your favorite Jamaica jerk seasoning recipe, which is great here. A real time saver. Overall this dish is quite a bit like jerk chicken in flavor. Give the chicken even MORE flavor with my jerk marinade recipe. A good 30 minute marinade does wonders, but you can marinate overnight or 24 hours. So good!
- Serving. Serve your Caribbean chicken thighs with your favorite side vegetables, or serve it over white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Rice and chicken are best friends, you know.
That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy these Caribbean chicken thighs! I love it. It's great for when you're craving something nice and spicy with a little tropical flair.
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Spicy Caribbean Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup Caribbean Style Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce
- Crumbled peanuts and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Add cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, clove, allspice and salt to a mixing bowl and toss together.
- Add chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly. Get it nice and rubbed in
- Heat the oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until nicely browned, about 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Drizzle with Caribbean Style Mango-Habanero Hot Sauce and top with crumbled peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
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