Caribbean Reef Chicken Food

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Add marinade and chicken to re-sealable plastic bag, mix thoroughly and let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 to 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat grill to high, remove excess marinade from chicken and place on grill. Grill each side of chicken for 3 to 4 minutes then place on a pan and finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Squeeze a lime wedge over each piece of chicken and serve.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss with chicken breasts until evenly coated. In a bowl, combine duck sauce, marinara sauce, mango hot sauce and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Coat chicken evenly with sauce mixture. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken until evenly breaded. Place chicken in baking dish. Place nectarine slices around the edge of baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken, pour 1/2 cup grapefruit juice over chicken, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until done.

CARIBBEAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT, LIME, AND CHILES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a shallow Dutch oven or casserole with a lid over high heat.
• Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the hot oil, skin side down. Sear, flipping once, until browned on both sides and the fat renders, about 5 minutes.
• Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add the thyme and onions to the other side, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Cook, stirring, until the onions get some color, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chile, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add the coconut milk and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring.
• Arrange the chicken in a single layer skin side up and surround with the onion mixture. The skin should be just above the liquid line. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and stir in the lime juice. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and lime zest.
• Serve immediately with lime wedges.
• DO AHEAD: The cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine pineapple juice, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, molasses, and red pepper in a shallow glass dish or zip lock bag until sugar is dissolved. Add chicken; cover dish or close bag. Marinate in refrigerator up to 6 hours, turning once.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium coals, 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

CARIBBEAN-SPICED ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.
• Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
• Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

CARIBBEAN REEF CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt and pepper over washed and dried chicken. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, make Caribbean paste by mixing together sugar, 2 tablespoons of the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
• Place the chicken, skin side up, in a large shallow baking pan. Rub Caribbean paste evenly over the chicken.
• Bake in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fork tender.
• In a blender, place chutney and remaining 2 tablespoons of rum,process to blend.
• Spoon chutney mixture over chicken and bake about 3 minutes more or until chutney is warm.
• Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with lime, lemon, and parsley.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN FREE RANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the rum, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and serrano pepper. Pierce the chicken on all sides with a fork. Place chicken in a shallow container, and cover with the marinade. Seal container, and marinate chicken in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade and place chicken on the grill. Cook 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove skin from chicken; if desired, use a sharp knife to cut through the leg quarter joints. Add chicken to marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on greased grill rack; cook, covered, over medium heat 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally.

CARIBBEAN BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Trim and discard excess fat from chicken.
• Mix seasonings in small bowl until well blended; stir in lime juice to form paste.
• Rub evenly onto the chicken.
• Place chicken, skin side up, on grill; cover grill with lid.
• Grill 15 min.; turn over.
• Brush with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce.
• Grill an additional 10 min.; turn over.
• Brush with remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce.
• Continue grilling 5 minute or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 170°F or until juices run clear).

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the orange juice, orange peel, olive oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, hot pepper sauce and oregano. Blend into a marinade.
• Place chicken breasts in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to broil OR preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove chicken from marinade (disposing of any leftover marinade) and grill or broil 6 inches from the heat source for about 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, chutney, ginger, oil, pepper sauce, oregano and cloves. Mix all together and add chicken. Toss to coat, cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat or set oven to broil
• Remove chicken from dish (dispose of remaining marinade) and grill or broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat source.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium heat. Toast peppercorns & allspice berries until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Remove and smash or grind.
• Coat pan with oil. Add chicken and brown chicken on all sides, 2-3 minutes adding pepper and allspice. Set aside & cover.
• Over medium-high heat, add onion,garlic, ginger root, habanero peppers, sweet potato and red pepper. Sauté until browned, about 4 minutes.
• Pour in broth, bring to a boil over high heat. Add orange zest/peel and dark rum. Add (optional) habanero powder for additional "heat." Reduce burner to medium and cover to cook veggies until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring half way through. Meanwhile, make a slurry with cornstarch and orange juice.
• Uncover, stir and squeeze in lime juice. Add chicken. Slowly add orange juice slurry and cook until sauce is thick, adding chicken broth to thin it out if needed. Cook another 5 minutes to finish chicken and incorporate flavors.
• Garnish with coconut and scallions.
• This recipe can be made using leftover chicken, ground pepper & allspice, jarred garlic & ginger for a quicker meal, although flavor won't be as distinctive.
• Another quick meal/pantry option is to substitute 1/2 cup of orange/apricot marmalade in place of the orange juice & cornstarch slurry, lime juice and orange peel. The final flavor will be sweeter and more pungent.
• For extra zing at the table, Trinidad mustard sauce or a sweet-chili habanero sauce are nice condiments to use.

CARIBBEAN REEF CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix paste by mixing sugar, half the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, clove, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
• Place chicken pieces in shallow baking pan, rub paste evenly over chicken. Bake 400°F for 20 min. or until fork tender.
• Mix chutney with remaining rum and spoon over chicken and bake another 3 min until warm. Garnish with lime and lemon slices, parsley and fresh mango and pineapple. Serve with rice and black beans.

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
• With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
• Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.
• Place chicken into one-gallon plastic freezer bag; pour marinade into bag; remove excess air from bag and seal. Marinate for at least 12 hours, turning bag every 6 hours -- marinate longer if possible, up to three days!
• Preheat an outdoor grill.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

EASY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and seasoning; saute until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, pineapple and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until flavors are blended and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.