Ninja Woodfire Caribbean BBQ Chicken (Yard-Style Sticky Glaze)

Starting point: Chicken marinated 4–24 hrs, ½ cup marinade reserved for glazing. Pellets: Fruitwood or Competition Blend for sweet-smoky flavour. Goal temp: 175°F for dark meat (juiciest results). Serving Suggestions: Serve with rice & peas, fried plantains, or grilled sweet corn.

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Step 1

1. In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Remove ½ cup and set aside for glazing. Add chicken to bowl, coat well, cover, and marinate 4–24 hrs in fridge.

Step 2

2. Preheat Ninja Woodfire Grill to Smoke mode (225°F). Add pellets.

Step 3

3. Place chicken skin-side up on grill, lid closed, smoke for 20 minutes.

Step 4

4. Switch to Grill Medium (375°F). Flip chicken skin-side down, cook 6–7 minutes.

Step 5

5. Flip skin-side up, cook another 5 minutes until internal temp reaches 160–165°F.

Step 6

6. Brush glaze on skin side, close lid, cook 3 minutes.

Step 7

7. Flip, glaze underside, cook 2–3 minutes until bubbling.

Step 8

8. Switch to Grill High (500°F). Flip skin-side up, cook 1–2 minutes for caramelized finish. Internal temp should reach 175°F.

Step 9

9. Remove chicken, rest 5 minutes. Optionally brush with a light final coat of warm glaze before serving.