bahamian chicken

Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 12, 2016

Split broilers finished off with a chutney glaze. These are done in the oven but could be adapted to the grill. Easily doubled.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds whole chicken, split in two, or buy split broiler halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum, divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 - drops hot pepper sauce (or more, to taste)
  • 2/3 cup mango chutney
  • - lemon slices, for garnish
  • - lime slices, for garnish
  • - fresh parsley, for garnish

How To Make bahamian chicken

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large, shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Wash and pat dry the chicken halves and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken, skin side up, in baking pan. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, make a paste by mixing together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Step 3
    Rub spice paste evenly over the chicken.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fork tender.
  • Step 5
    Whisk chutney and remaining 1 tablespoon of rum together until blended.
  • Step 6
    Spoon chutney mixture over chicken and bake about 3-5 minutes more or until chutney is warm.
  • Step 7
    Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with lime, lemon, and parsley.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: Caribbean

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