CARIBBEAN SPICE ISLANDS MARINATED CHICKEN BY CLEAN EATING
Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT5. From Clean Eating, May/June 2009 issue. This is a more complex mixture of Caribbean spices and ingredients than "knock-your-socks-off" hot peppers and "suicide-spicy" jerk chicken. The preparation is geared toward advance preparation and freezing of the marinade and marinated chicken (for 3-4 months), but I did not include freezing/thawing time in preparation time. For tropical fruit, use any combination of tropical fruit: pineapple, mango or papaya were suggested by Clean Eating.
Provided by KateL
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 33m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- PREP & FREEZE:.
- In a bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients together. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and place into a small resealable plastic bag or container and freeze.
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, pouring in remaining 3/4 cup marinade. Press out excess air while sealing bag tightly, then store flat in freezer. (Marinated chicken may be frozen for 3-4 months.).
- 24 HOURS BEFORE EATING:.
- Remove bags of marinated chicken and reserved marinade from freezer, placing them on a tray (to catch any liquid that may drain off while defrosting). Leave tray in fridge, allowing chicken and marinade to defrost overnight or for about 24 hours. (Raw, marinated chciken may be kept refrigerated for an additional 24 hours after it has completely defrosted.).
- COOKING:.
- Once chicken has completely defrosted, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a saute pan over high heat. Add oil to coat bottom of pan. When oil is hot but not yet smoking, place chicken in pan, discarding remainder of marinade from the bag.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes and flip breasts.
- Season cooked side with salt and black pepper, while searing bottom for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put in oven. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked throughout (no longer pink in the middle -- internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- While chicken bakes, add thawed 1/4 cup reserved marinade to tropical fruit in a medium bowl and mix. Cover and refrigerate until chicken is ready.
- Serve chicken (4 oz.) with a dollop of fruit mixture (1/2 cup fruit).
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Razu Mandal
[email protected]This chicken is amazing! The marinade is perfect and the chicken is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Michelle Redpath
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Alexander Okoh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken. The marinade is easy to make and the chicken comes out so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Humble Aza
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ghulam Sawar
[email protected]This chicken is amazing! The marinade is perfect and the chicken is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hassi Ch
[email protected]I love this recipe! The marinade is so easy to make and the chicken comes out so tender and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Moeez Malik
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.
Deniece Powell
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for marinated chicken, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the chicken is always so tender and juicy.
Letty Ndala
[email protected]This chicken is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can marinate it overnight or just for a few hours. Either way, it comes out delicious.
Meygah Mann
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Phellic
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of spices in the marinade.
Youssef Atwe
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
William Cloud
[email protected]This chicken is so juicy and flavorful! The marinade really tenderizes the chicken and the spices give it a wonderful flavor. I served it with a side of grilled pineapple and it was a perfect combination.
Anowr Ali
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The marinade is easy to make and the chicken cooks quickly. The result is a delicious, flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
shepon hossain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The marinade is so flavorful, and it really penetrates the chicken. I love that I can throw it all together in the morning and let it marinate all day. By dinnertime, the chicken is r
Favour Udekwe
[email protected]This Caribbean-inspired marinated chicken is a burst of flavor! The spices and herbs blend perfectly, creating a tantalizing aroma that fills the kitchen. The chicken comes out juicy and tender, with a slightly crispy skin. I served it with a side of