Ingredients for - Cherry Bomb Chicken
How to cook deliciously - Cherry Bomb Chicken
1 . Stage
Combine water, kosher salt, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat; cook until sugar and salt dissolve, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2 . Stage
Score the skin side of each piece of chicken 2 to 3 times, about 1/8 inch deep. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl or lidded container.
3 . Stage
Puree cherry tomatoes, habanero peppers, garlic, and allspice with the salt and sugar mixture in a blender until smooth.
4 . Stage
Pour tomato brine over chicken pieces, making sure all pieces are covered. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
5 . Stage
Remove chicken pieces and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
6 . Stage
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
7 . Stage
Combine thyme, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oil in a small bowl.
8 . Stage
Brush each chicken piece with thyme and oil mixture.
9 . Stage
Cook chicken, skin side down, on the preheated grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn each piece and move to indirect heat. Cook until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
10 . Stage
Brush each piece with Thai sweet chile sauce. Transfer to a plate and allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.