Spicy Plum Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 8  chicken thighs bone in
• 1 tablespoon ginger fresh coarsely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 0.3 cup honey 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 1 small onion coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 4 servings plum sauce 
• 1.5 pounds purple plums red pitted coarsely chopped
• 4 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
• 0.3 cup soya sauce 
• 1  thai chile coarsely chopped

Equipment

• food processor
• sauce pan
• grill

Directions

1. Plum Sauce: Use side burner or grill.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
4. Add ginger, chile pepper, cinnamon and cloves and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add remaining ingredients and cook until plums are soft and mixture has thickened.
6. Place mixture in a food processor and mix until smooth.
7. Let cool.
8. Preheat grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Grill, on 1 side for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the chicken over, brush with the sauce and continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over and brush with sauce. Continue grilling and brushing with the sauce until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.