Caribbean Style Chicken Breasts Food

CARIBBEAN STYLE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, ketchup, rum, lime juice, butter, ginger, coffee granules and allspice in small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil; stir until coffee and sugar blend are dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Trim chicken of any visible fat. With sharp knife, make two diagonal slits about 1/2-inch deep on the top side of each breast.
• Combine garlic, oil, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub mixture all over chicken. Arrange chicken slit-side-up on rack in shallow baking pan. Brush chicken with glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil chicken for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; coat with reserved glaze. Broil for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken over again; coat with glaze. Broil for an additional 2 minutes or until tops are sizzling and brown.

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 BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter baking pan. Combine crumbs, walnuts, 4 tablespoons butter, corn syrup and salt in small bowl. Loosen skin of each breast half. Stuff 1/6 of crumb mixture (about 1/4 cup) under skin of each. Secure skin with toothpick, enclosing stuffing. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Arrange chicken in prepared baking pan.
• Blend crushed pineapple and reserved 2 tablespoons juices, orange juice concentrate, bourbon and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small bowl. Spoon mixture over chicken.
• Bake chicken until cooked through, about 35 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Spoon pan juices over. Garnish chicken with orange wedges and banana slices, if desired.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CARIBBEAN ROOT MEDLEY MASH, SOFRITO RUM REDUCTION AND CREOLE FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• For the creole fruit salsa: Combine the pineapple, mango, papaya, red onion, lime juice or pineapple vinegar, cayenne pepper or Tajín, orange zest, mint leaves and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Toss until well combined and set aside for serving.
• For the Caribbean root medley mash: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Roast until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Pop the roasted garlic out of the peel and discard the peel. Leave the oven on for your chicken breasts!
• Meanwhile, combine the pumpkin, taro, sweet potatoes and vegetable broth in a stockpot. Season with salt, cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until all the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the vegetables.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chopped red onions and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or large bowl. Add the root vegetables, butter, cream, cilantro, paprika and roasted garlic to the onions. Process or mash with a potato masher to your desired consistency but still thick. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set the mash aside.
• For the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and open each one like a book. Sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon of the sazón and 1 tablespoon of the dried oregano. Spread 1 tablespoon of the sofrito on each breast. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup of the mash in the center of each butterflied breast and tie with kitchen twine to enclose the stuffing.
• Heat the avocado oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Once your skillet is very hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook until seared, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170 degrees F, about 20 minutes. (If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, bake the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet.) Remove the twine, slice each chicken breast into 3 rounds and set aside.
• For the sofrito rum reduction: While the chicken is in the oven, heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and garlic paste and cook, stirring quickly, for 30 seconds, then add the sofrito. Stir to combine. Add the honey and oregano sprigs and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by one-fourth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the rum and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced to your desired consistency. Remove and discard the oregano sprigs.
• For serving: Place the chicken on a plate and add some of the reduction and 1/2 cup of the salsa on the side. Garnish with lime zest and edible flowers, if using.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH BROWN SUGAR-PEANUT SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the spice rub, combine the peanuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, ground bay leaf, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a small, sharp knife, score each thigh and drumstick twice on each side, 1/2-inch deep. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the spice rub and toss to coat evenly.
• Grill until marked, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven until browned and cooked through, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
• Place the tortilla on the hot grill and cook for 10 seconds on each side to mark. Remove and tear or cut into small pieces. (Alternately, fry the tortilla until crisp in 360 degree F. oil.)
• Drain 1/4 cup of the pan juices into a small saucepan. Add the chicken stock, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and tortilla pieces. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the peanut butter, and process on high speed until smooth.
• Divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates and serve immediately.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN WITH RICE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Set an Instant Pot or other multi-cooker to sauté on the highest setting. Meanwhile, chop the bell pepper, slice the garlic and halve the chile pepper. When the pot is hot, add the vegetable oil, then add the bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Turn off the sauté setting and stir in the rice (see Cook's Note), 1/2 teaspoon each jerk seasoning and salt and 1/2 chile pepper. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water until well combined.
• Set the rack insert over the rice. Season the chicken all over with salt and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning; place on the rack. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position and set the cooker to high pressure for 1 minute (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, drain and rinse the pigeon peas. Roughly chop the cilantro and slice the scallion. Grate the zest of 1/2 lime, then cut the lime into wedges. Finely chop the remaining 1/2 chile pepper.
• When the time is up on the Instant Pot, let it sit for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position to release the pressure. Remove the chicken and the rack. Stir the peas, scallion and lime zest into the rice with a fork. Discard the chile half and stir in the chopped chile and cilantro.
• Divide the rice and chicken among plates; top with more cilantro. Serve with the lime wedges.

CALLALOO CHICKEN ROULADE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Place one of the chicken breasts on top and lay another piece of plastic wrap on top. Using the smooth side of a mallet, pound the chicken breast until 1/4-inch thick all around. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
• Remove the top layer of plastic and sprinkle the top of each chicken with an even layer of 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon adobo, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Set aside, covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and stir until aromatic and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the callaloo, stirring to combine all the ingredients. Stir in the tomatoes, 2 sprigs of the thyme, 1/2 cup water and half of the chiles. If the callaloo seems a bit dry, add a little more oil and water. Let cook until the callaloo is soft, another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more chiles for added heat if desired. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined-baking sheet, smooth to flatten and cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• On a clean surface, lay a flattened chicken breast seasoned side down. Spoon half of the cooled callaloo in an even layer. Starting at one long side, fold over the chicken and continue rolling until it's in the shape of a small log. Enclose and tighten the roulade with 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast and callaloo mixture.
• Bring a medium stockpot of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Place the wrapped roulades into the water. Using tongs, rotate for about 5 minutes to set the chicken. Remove, take off the plastic and let rest for 3 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roulades and sear all sides until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the butter and remaining 3 sprigs thyme. Using a spoon, baste the chicken with the melted butter for another 2 minutes. Place the skillet in the oven until the internal temperature of the chicken is 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

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.

JAMAICAN STYLE CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, tomato, garlic, curry powder, habanero pepper, and thyme until onion is golden, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Pour water into the skillet, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
• Place chicken pieces on broiler pan.
• Broil 4-5 inches from heat for approximately 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir remaining ingredients together .
• Brush chicken with mixture on both sides.
• Broil for another 5 - 15 minutes, until no longer pink.
• Brush with mixture often during last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Note: Watch carefully after brushing mixture on chicken!

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except chicken and rice in a shallow dish until well blended. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 30 minutes or until done (165°F), turning occasionally. Serve with rice.
• KRAFT KITCHEN'S TIPS:.
• NOTE: To prevent chicken from sticking to the grill, spray the unheated rack away from the fire with cooking spray or brush with oil.
• USE YOUR BROILER: Cook chicken under the broiler instead of on the grill.

JAMAICAN STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except the chicken in a bowl (food processor works best).
• Mix well, until smooth.
• Place chicken pieces in zip-lock bag.
• Pour sauce mixture over chicken & close the bag.
• Lay flat on a plate or whatever you have.
• Refridgerate for AT LEAST 4hours -- overnight is preferred, for best flavor.
• Turn bag over, every couple hours if possible.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly coat a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray.
• Place chicken in a single layer in the pan.
• Pour remaining sauce over all.
• Bake, uncovered, 1 to 1½ hours.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
• Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

JAMAICAN BROWN STEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place habanero, thyme, garlic, ginger, light parts of green onions, brown sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, smoked paprika, allspice, and vinegar for marinade into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
• Make 2 slices into the skin side of each thigh, perpendicular to the bone, about 1 inch apart, cutting all the way down to the bone. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken and transfer to the refrigerator, 12 hours or overnight. If possible, toss several times during the marinating time.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Scrape off any chunks of marinade from chicken into the bowl and reserve for later.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until almost smoking hot. Add chicken and brown well on both sides, about 5 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Once all the chicken is browned, remove to the marinade bowl and reserve.
• Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; saute in the fat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook until everything caramelizes and turns a dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Carefully add chicken broth, ketchup, and bay leaves to the pan; bring to a boil. Add carrots, bell peppers, browned chicken thighs, and reserved marinade.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the centers, and the sauce has reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, skimming the excess fat that comes to the top and basting the chicken with the sauce occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. Toss in reserved sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1/2 cup into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

JAMAICAN-STYLE GRILLED BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended. Pour half over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Grill chicken 6 min. on each side. Brush with half of the remaining barbecue sauce mixture; grill 2 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing with remaining barbecue sauce mixture after 1 min.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH VINEGAR SAUCE (GUYANA -- CARIBBEAN)

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper, to taste.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat then add oil & butter.
• Add chicken & brown on one side, about 8 minutes, then turn over, reduce the heat & cook, covered, at least 10 minutes. Then remove breasts to a serving platter, & keep warm.
• To the skillet add the chopped onion & cook until transluscent, about 5 minutes, then add the wine vinegar & turn heat to medium-low.
• In a small container mix cornstarch with the tablespoon of water & mix thoroughly before adding it to the skillet, stirring to combine. Continue cooking & stirring until slightly thickened, then pour the onion mixture over the chicken breasts & serve.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whizz all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender to form a thick paste. It shouldn't be too runny, similar to the consistency of sweet chilli sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three weeks.
• Slit the chicken skin with a sharp knife, then put into a container. Pour over the jerk marinade, making sure the chicken is completely covered. You may not need all the marinade. Cover the chicken and place in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, but ideally 24 hrs.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook for 30-45 mins. Remove the foil and baste the chicken with the juices from the dish, then cook for a further 10 mins. The skin should start to crisp up. Check the meat is cooked by cutting into the deepest part of the chicken. If the juices run out red, return to the oven for 10 mins more, or until the juices run clear. Serve with rice & peas or any of your favourite side dishes.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Fry the onion, celery, carrot mushrooms and pepper in a large frying. Add the chicken joints and fry until browned all over.
• Drain the peaches and pineapple, reserving the juice and add them to the pan.
• Blend the cornflour and paprika with soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, vinegar and reserved juice. Add seasoning, boiling water and and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
• Transfer to the slow cooker and cook for 5 - 6 hours.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic and Greek seasoning; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Chill until serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.