How to make Haitian oven style barbecue chicken

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is less salty.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while being natural.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Clean and pat dry the chicken.

Marinate the chicken with lime juice, garlic, and onion for at least 30 minutes.

Blend thyme, bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt to form a marinade.

Coat the marinated chicken with the blended mixture thoroughly.

Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with vegetable oil.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Baste the chicken with the juices halfway through the baking time.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your choice of sides.

Cooking Techniques

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