Caribbean Chicken

Name: Caribbean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup honey; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 6 green onions, sliced; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 teaspoons dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a marinade that's this flavorful from any store! Add or subtract the jalapenos to suit your gang's taste, and you'll be grilling a new family favorite before you know it. — Rusty Collins, Orlando, Florida

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 green onions, sliced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

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 for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 186 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Caribbean Chicken in Light & Tasty August/September 2001

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rwippel

Jan 28, 2019

I enjoyed this chicken way more than expected! It’s bright, sweet, and ever so slightly spicy. Definitely will make again
ano1942

Jul 4, 2018

Not a fan of sweet flavored meat dishes, but this is delicious. Our family loves spicy foods, but we must have had some very strong jalapenos. We'd probably reduce how much we use next time.
Karen

Jun 24, 2018

My family REALLY likes this chicken! Thanks for the recipe! Has anyone marinated beef in it? Like a london broil?
eatabooger

Nov 11, 2012

Used 3 jalapeños for me, one with seeds. made a 2nd batch for my husband using 6 jalapeños with seeds. Could not tell the difference! bland!
jakjak2012

Sep 22, 2011

My fiancee is pretty useless in the kitchen sometimes, but he was able to put this together while I was on my way home from work. It's super out of the ordinary and we both really appreciated that it wasn't covered in our usual terriyaki sauce or barbecue sauce. Super spicy and unique. Will absolutely make over and over.
terwrld2

Jun 4, 2011

I did mine as chicken tenders. It was excellent!
aleash25

Mar 19, 2010

This was incredible, the flavors oh my. Cant wait to make it again. I didnt have green onion, but that would make it even better Im sure. Tasty!
alwayshungry

May 28, 2009

Can u make this without the honey?
kimmatthes

Nov 14, 2008

The marinade is really good on shrimp too!