INGREDIENTS
2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
6
chicken legs/drumsticks
1/2
large yellow onion, diced
2
garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tbsp
heat-safe neutral oil, like avocado or light olive
1/4 tsp
kosher salt, plus more as needed
1
red jalapeno pepper, finely diced (seeded, to reduce heat level, if desired)
1/4 cup
rum
1 6 ounce can
of tomato paste
1/2 cup
apple cider vinegar
1/4
soy sauce, tamari, or aminos
1/4 cup
molasses
3 tbsp
honey
2 tsp
minced fresh ginger
1 tsp
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
ground coriander
1/2 tsp
ground allspice
1/2 tsp
freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup
water
1 tsp
freshly grated lime zest
1 tbsp
freshly squeezed lime juice
1/8 tsp
liquid smoke (optional)
2 tbsp
heat-safe neutral oil, like avocado or light olive, for frying