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Escov Chicken Three Ways
A Caribbean-inspired feast featuring three different preparations of Escov chicken – crispy fried wings, grilled breast with rendered chicken fat, and ultra‑crisp panko‑breaded breast pieces – all served with a tangy, spicy escov sauce. The recipe includes detailed marinating, seasoning, and cooking steps, plus tips for safety, storage, and make‑ahead options.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinating the chicken (minimum 1 hour) for flavor development.
- • Maintaining oil temperature between 325‑350°F for frying.
- • Using a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- • Rendering chicken fat properly to avoid burnt flavor.
- • Handling Scotch bonnet peppers with gloves.
Safety Warnings
- • Always wash hands and sanitize surfaces after handling raw chicken.
- • Do not cross‑contaminate raw chicken juices with ready‑to‑eat foods.
- • Use a deep‑fat thermometer to avoid oil overheating and fire hazards.
- • Wear gloves when cutting or handling Scotch bonnet peppers to prevent skin irritation.
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