Guyanese BBQ Chicken (Sweet & Sticky)

Ingredients

• Chicken
• 3 lbs chicken leg quarters, thighs, or drumsticks
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Guyanese Green Seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• Dry Seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp molasses (optional)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 wiri wiri pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Clean the Chicken
2. Wash chicken with lime juice or vinegar water.
3. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Trim excess fat if desired.
5. Step 2: Season the Chicken
6. Place chicken in a large bowl.
7. Add green seasoning ingredients.
8. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
9. Drizzle with oil.
10. Mix thoroughly until all pieces are coated.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
12. Step 3: Make the BBQ Sauce
13. In a saucepan combine ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
14. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
15. Stir frequently until thick and glossy.
16. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
17. Step 4: Prepare the Grill
18. Preheat grill to medium heat at 350 F / 175 C.
19. Lightly oil the grates.
20. Create a two-zone fire if using charcoal.
21. Step 5: Grill the Chicken
22. Place chicken skin-side down.
23. Cook for 15 minutes.
24. Turn and cook another 15 minutes.
25. Continue turning every 5-7 minutes.
26. Internal temperature should reach 165 F / 74 C.
27. Step 6: Add the Sweet & Sticky Glaze
28. During the final 10-15 minutes, brush generously with BBQ sauce.
29. Turn frequently to prevent burning.
30. Apply multiple layers of glaze.
31. The sauce should become thick, shiny, and slightly caramelized.
32. Step 7: Rest and Serve
33. Remove chicken from grill.
34. Let rest for 5 minutes.
35. Garnish with chopped scallions or parsley.