Black Pepper Glazed Chicken Thighs: Delicious and Flavorful

Black pepper glazed chicken thighs are a delicious and enticing dish with the distinctive flavor of spicy black pepper. The tender, juicy chicken combined with a rich, smooth glaze will make it impossible to resist. Let’s explore how to prepare this dish in the article below.

Ingredients Needed

• 500g chicken thighs
• 2 shallots
• 1 small piece of ginger
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Cayenne pepper
• Oyster sauce
• Black pepper
• Bay leaf
• Annatto oil
• Seasonings: Salt, sugar, fish sauce

Chicken thighs with black pepper glaze

Detailed Instructions for Black Pepper Glazed Chicken Thighs

Preparing the Ingredients

• Rinse the chicken thighs with salt to remove any odor, then rinse again with clean water and let them drain. Use a knife to lightly score the surface of the chicken thighs to allow the seasoning to penetrate evenly.
• Peel the shallots and garlic, and peel and wash the ginger. Place all into a mortar and pestle or blender and grind or blend until smooth.
• Crush about 2 tablespoons of black pepper to enhance the flavor.

Making the Marinade

Mix the following ingredients in a bowl:

• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• ½ tablespoon of annatto oil
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper
• The blended mixture of shallots, garlic, and ginger
• 2 tablespoons of crushed black pepper

Stir until the mixture blends into a uniform glaze.

Marinating and Roasting the Chicken

• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, add ⅔ of the prepared glaze, and mix well to ensure the glaze covers the surface of the meat. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
• Arrange the chicken thighs on a roasting tray or use an air fryer. Roast at 160°C for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, remove the chicken and brush another layer of glaze over the surface. Continue roasting for another 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and has a beautiful golden color.

Finished Product: The black pepper glazed chicken thighs have a golden, glossy exterior, infused with the spicy black pepper glaze. The meat inside is tender and juicy, full of flavor.

The Magical Dipping Sauce to Enhance the Flavor of the Roasted Chicken

Ingredients Needed

• 1 lemon
• 4 kumquats
• Kaffir lime leaves
• Granulated sugar
• Coarse salt
• 3 green bird’s eye chilies
• Seasoning powder
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

How to Make the Dipping Sauce

• Peel the lemon, cut it into pieces, and remove the seeds. Cut the kumquats in half, squeeze out the juice, and strain to remove the seeds.
• Wash the kaffir lime leaves, and cut them into small pieces.
• Wash the chilies, and keep the seeds if you prefer it spicier.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, ½ tablespoon of MSG, lemon juice, kumquat juice, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies in a blender. Blend until smooth.

After blending, pour into a bowl and enjoy with the roasted chicken. The dipping sauce has an attractive green color, with a harmonious blend of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors, especially the aromatic kaffir lime leaves that complement the roasted chicken perfectly.

Dipping sauce for roasted chicken

Conclusion

Making black pepper glazed chicken thighs is not overly complicated but requires attention to detail in each step. With the recipe above, you’ll have a delicious, flavorful roasted chicken dish, perfect for treating your family or friends on special occasions. Don’t forget to prepare the magical dipping sauce to make the dish even more perfect. Wishing you success and a delicious meal!

References

• How to Make Lemongrass and Kumquat Chicken Feet Dipping Sauce
• Five-Spice Roasted Chicken Recipe