Grenadian Nutmeg & Ginger Glazed Chicken (Isle of Spice Skillet) – Authentic Grenada Recipe
Celebrating the "Isle of Spice" with warm freshly grated nutmeg, ginger, and island herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇩 Grenada (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Boneless chicken thighs, Roasted sweet potatoes, Sautéed green beans, Freshly grated Grenadian nutmeg, Mace
Ingredients for Grenadian Nutmeg & Ginger Glazed Chicken (Isle of Spice Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) boneless chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted sweet potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sautéed green beans
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with freshly grated Grenadian nutmeg
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Grenada seasoning (mace, ginger, thyme, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and freshly grated Grenadian nutmeg for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add boneless chicken thighs and roasted sweet potatoes along with mace, ginger, thyme, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sautéed green beans and serve straight from the skillet.