grilled chicken and plaintains, jamaican-style
Fire up the grill and enjoy this full-flavored dish. Recipe is from Epicurious.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - olive oil
- 1/4 cup molasses, light (mild flavored)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 - chicken breast halves (boneless with skin)
- 2 - semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal 1/3 - 1/2 thick (yellow-black skin)
How To Make grilled chicken and plaintains, jamaican-style
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Step 1Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients (red wine vinegar through ground allspice)in blender until smooth.
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Step 2Season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into a pie plate. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes. Brush plantains with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Grill plantains and chicken (skin side down), for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over and grill until chicken is cooked through - approximately 8 minutes (for chicken) and 4 minutes (for plantains).
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Step 4serve chicken and plantains and drizzle wth remaining sauce.
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Category:
Chicken
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Grill
Culture:
Caribbean
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