Caribbean Chicken Recipe

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Caribbean Chicken Recipe

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

25 mins

Source: Originally published as Caribbean Chicken in Light & Tasty August/September 2001, p37

Recipe type: Grilling

Serves: 6

Ingredients

½ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 green onions, sliced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons dried thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Instructions

In a blender, combine the first nine ingredients, cover and process until smooth.
Pour ½ cup into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate.
Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken.
Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.