Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean) Recipe

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Spicy Nutmeg Chicken (Grenada -- Caribbean)
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Directions:

  1. FOR THE NUTMEG SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water along with the sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Mix thoroughly & bring to a boil, then reduce heat & cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a small container combine cornstarch & water & mix thoroughly, before stirring it into the syrupy mixture, & blending well.
  3. Simmer the syrup for another 5 minutes or so until thickened somewhat.
  4. Remove from heat & stir in the rum flavoring, then set aside.
  5. FOR THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Place chicken thighs in a 13 x9 baking dish
  7. In a small container combine garlic, onion, salt & pepper, mixing well, then spread this mixture over the chicken thighs.
  8. Bake thighs for 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
  9. While chicken is baking, in a bowl, combine soy sauce, pepper sauce, Nutmeg Syrup & ground ginger, mixing well.
  10. After the 15 minutes of baking, remove chicken from the oven & turn the temperature down to 350 degrees F.
  11. Baste the thighs with the Nutmeg Syrup mixture & return them to the oven to bake for at least 60 minutes, basting frequently.
  12. Serve hot with additional syrup mixture, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.62 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.56g 1%
Cholesterol 1.57mg 1%
Sodium 601.05mg 25%
Potassium 49.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.09g 7%
Sugars 14.96g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 1.42g 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 24.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.38 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.74g 1%
Cholesterol 2.05mg 1%
Sodium 784.59mg 25%
Potassium 65.08mg 1%
Total Carbs 26.22g 7%
Sugars 19.53g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 2%
Protein 1.85g 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 31.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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