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grilled chicken and plaintains, jamaican-style

(1 rating)
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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Fire up the grill and enjoy this full-flavored dish. Recipe is from Epicurious.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled chicken and plaintains, jamaican-style

  • olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    molasses, light (mild flavored)
  • 1/4 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 lg
    garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    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

  • 1
    Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients (red wine vinegar through ground allspice)in blender until smooth.
  • 2
    Season 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.
  • 3
    Grill 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).
  • 4
    serve chicken and plantains and drizzle wth remaining sauce.
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