Guava Glazed Chicken And Rice Food

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine guava, vinegar, garlic, onion, ancho and honey in a small saucepan and reduce to 1/2 cup. Place 2 skewers through each thigh and season with salt and pepper. Brush with glaze and grill 4 minutes per side. Brush with glaze several times while on grill. Cut each thigh in half and serve.

CHICKEN WITH GUAVA BUTTER GLAZE

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
• Grill chicken as preferred (grill, indoor foreman grill, grill pan, etc.) until meat is no longer pink.
• While chicken is grilling, melt butter in small saucepan on medium until transparent.
• Add shallots and stir until they lose their firmness.
• Add wine, sherry, and chili paste.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sauce forms a glaze. Watch it more closely near the end.
• Plate chicken and spoon sauce evenly over all. Serve with veggies and rice or bread, if desired.

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS WITH CANDIED FIGS

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in 1 cup of the guava juice and 1/2 cup of white wine for approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 cup guava and 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the mixture is reduced to a glaze consistency, the time will vary. You want the glaze to have a thick, but not jelly-like consistency.
• Cut the figs in half lengthwise, and coat the flesh with turbinado sugar. Brush with oil and then sear in a hot skillet, sugar side down, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until the sugar melts but does not burn.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill or pan sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over, brush with glaze, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Bring the glaze back to a boil after brushing the chicken. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Slice the chicken into medallions.
• Place the spinach on the center of a plate to make a nest. Place the chicken medallions in the center of the spinach nest. Place the candied figs around the nest. Brush the chicken and figs with the remaining glaze. Throw the salt and pepper over your shoulder and enjoy.

GUAVA AND ROSEMARY GLAZED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Turn on broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine guava jelly, juice from lime, rosemary sprigs, and crushed garlic. Heat through.
• In large frying pan, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour and place in hot pan. Cook chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Transfer to baking sheet. Strain guava mixture into a small bowl. Generously brush guava mixture over chicken breasts. Place under broiler 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 1 minute. Turn chicken over and repeat 2 times. Remove from broiler, brush once more with guava mixture. Serve hot.

GUAVA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a 2 gallon zip loc bag and mix well.
• Add chicken and seal bag.
• Rub bag to evenly coat chicken pieces.
• Refrigerate overnight, turning bag once or twice.
• Keep refrigerated until prepared.
• Grill or broil chicken until done.
• Marinade is very sticky so line broiler pan with foil for easier cleanup.
• Recipe can be halved but you can still use the whole can of guava nectar.