CHICKEN WITH PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE

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Provided by Roger Mooking

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Seeds of 1 large papaya
1 clove garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup canned coconut cream, skimmed from the top of the can* (See Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
1/4 cup Papaya BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup Spiced Cashew Nuts, coarsely chopped, recipe follows
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, finely diced
3/4 cup sugar
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded, deveined and quartered
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup water
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
5 cups large diced papaya
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
Pinch ground paprika
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a bowl, combine the papaya seeds, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut cream, cilantro, and ginger, and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • For the chicken: Heat and a grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and lay the breasts on the hot grill. Discard the marinade. Baste each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons Papaya BBQ Sauce, and continue grilling, turning once and basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the meat is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish the chicken with the chopped Spiced Cashew Nuts and cilantro leaves, if using.
  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, and add in the onion. Cook, until the onions are translucent, stirring continuously to ensure the pieces do not brown. Sprinkle the sugar, scotch bonnet, lime zest, and lemon zest over the onions, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, water and vinegar. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Add in the diced papaya, and adjust the seasonings with the salt, if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil again, reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree the sauce until smooth. Transfer the BBQ sauce to a bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Drop the cashews into the pan, and toast until golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat, then sprinkle over the paprika, and salt, and gently toss to coat.

Danyal Ahmed
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Yum!


Suleiman Ng'omba
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I would give this recipe a 10/10! It was so good!


Rasidu Sandipa
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


johir vi
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5 stars!!!


jabed Hosen
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Easy to follow recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful.


Samantha Njoki
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Not a fan of the papaya BBQ sauce. It was too sweet for my taste.


Tierney
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This is now my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The papaya BBQ sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


PUBGtipsand tricks110
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try marinating the chicken for longer next time.


kvn nzu
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I tried this recipe for a party I was hosting and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the papaya BBQ sauce. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken.


Genevieve Mbele
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This chicken with papaya BBQ sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and sweet, with a little bit of a kick. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.