HONEY-GLAZED PEPPER CHICKEN
A fermented-garlic-honey and vinegar glaze mellows out the bite of this mixed-peppercorn rubbed chicken.
Provided by Brad Leone
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Grill/Barbecue Grill Meat Poultry Chicken Pepper Honey Vinegar Chile Pepper Summer Brine Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely grind black peppercorns and 2 Tbsp. pink peppercorns in a spice mill or mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in 5 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt; set seasoning aside.
- Place chicken, breast side down, on a cutting board and use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the backbone to remove (freeze and save it for stock!). Open chicken and turn skin side up. Press down on center of breast to flatten chicken-you should hear the breastbone crack. Using a chef's knife or cleaver, split chicken in half through breastbone. Pat dry; rub all over with 1 Tbsp. oil. Sprinkle reserved seasoning all over, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. Place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
- Coarsely grind remaining 2 Tbsp. pink peppercorns in spice mill or mortar and pestle. Cook chiles, honey, vinegar, and remaining 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture just turns amber in color and is reduced by about half (it should coat a spoon), 10-12 minutes. Stir in pink pepper and set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate. Set chicken on grate, cover, positioning vent over chicken if your grill has one, and grill, turning every 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs registers 120°-130°F, 15-20 minutes. Continue to grill, basting with honey mixture and turning chicken every 2-3 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs registers 175°F and 155°F in the thickest part of breast, 10-15 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board and place skin side up. Let rest 30 minutes before carving.
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Kumra Janith
[email protected]This was my first time making honey glazed pepper chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The glaze was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this aga
Tajjamalawan85 hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the glaze was delicious. I served it with a side of steamed broccoli and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.
Umer Fiaz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Deewan Kumar
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was burnt and the glaze was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
tivok KA
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the glaze was flavorful. I would recommend cooking the chicken for less time next time.
malleesmoke marshalla
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs next time.
Ryder Lambert
[email protected]The glaze was a bit too sweet for me, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would recommend reducing the amount of honey in the glaze next time.
Matee Khan
[email protected]This chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Elana Zheree
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.
A MANSY
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Nirmaya Thakuri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The glaze was delicious and the chicken was juicy and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Khapal Social Network
[email protected]This chicken was so good! The glaze was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sree Bidhan
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The honey glaze is perfectly balanced with the heat from the peppers. I served it with a side of jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.
Shari Edwards
[email protected]This recipe was a breeze to follow and the end result was amazing. The chicken was perfectly crispy and the glaze was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Amhar Zeo
[email protected]This honey glazed pepper chicken was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, with a crispy, flavorful glaze that had just the right amount of sweetness and heat. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.