Tropical Island Chicken Recipe

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The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-theme birthday party. It smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece!

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Tropical Island Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 45 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
10 45 55

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), quartered

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning and basting often with reserved marinade. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 296 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 1,199 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Island Chicken in Taste of Home August/September 2001, p37

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by kclementsdvm

We love trying different marinades, and this is a definite winner! We don't have a grill, so I marinated cut-up chicken breasts and then cooked them on the stove. Delicious!


Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by myndilori

I have always left out the sesame seeds because I never have them in my pantry but it is the easiest and best chicken marinade ever! Have used this since it was first published several years ago and it is always well received.


Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by jmkasprak

The chicken had good flavor from the soy sauce, garlic and ginger. I'm not sure what makes it "tropical." Overall, a very good recipe.


Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2010 by rockstaralice

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2010 by rockstaralice

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by eacb

This recipe first came out back in 2001 and we have loved it ever since.


Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by myndilori

It's been a hit for years with my family. (It was published in a much earlier magazine!) You can't miss with this one!

 
 
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