The Coop Duet
Two cuts. Two rubs. One tray that brings the fire. Boneless thighs get glazed with Sweet Heat 74 and ‘74 BBQ Sauce. Drumsticks get hit with bold Caribbean flavor using Jamaican Me Crazy and grilled to perfection. Whether you’re stacking them on a sandwich or passing them around with a squeeze of lime, The Coop Duet hits every note.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ lbs chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Sweet Heat 74 (for thighs)
- 2 tbsp Jamaican Me Crazy (for drumsticks)
- ½ cup ‘74 BBQ Sauce (for glazing thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: lime wedges, pickled red onions, fresh parsley or scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat thighs and drumsticks dry. Toss thighs in olive oil and coat with Sweet Heat 74 . Season drumsticks separately with Jamaican Me Crazy . Let both rest at room temp for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Medium-high heat with direct and indirect zones if possible. Clean and oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken: Start both over indirect heat. Cook 15–20 minutes, flipping occasionally, until thighs reach 160°F and drumsticks hit 170°F internally.
- Glaze & sear: Move thighs over direct heat. Baste both sides with ‘74 BBQ Sauce and grill 1–2 minutes per side until lightly charred. Let drumsticks finish over direct heat for extra color and crisp edges.
- Rest & serve: Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes. Slice thighs or serve whole. Plate with lime wedges and fresh herbs.
Chef Paddy’s Tip
- Flavor contrast wins: Sweet Heat 74 brings sticky, caramelized glaze energy while Jamaican Me Crazy delivers bold, spiced heat.
- Don’t rush the indirect cook—this keeps everything juicy before the sear.
- A squeeze of lime at the end wakes everything up.
- Chop leftovers and turn it into wraps, rice bowls, or loaded nachos.
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