Calypso Chicken Recipe

Name: Calypso Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice (I use 1/2 teaspoon); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless & bone-in (or legs); 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 tablespoons apple juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
¾ teaspoon ground allspice (I use 1/2 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless & bone-in (or legs)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 tablespoons apple juice

1
In a small bowl, mix thyme, 1 tablespoon melted butter, garlic, paprika, allspice, salt, cayenne and cinnamon.
2
Rub this mixture all over the chicken and let stand for 20 minutes.
3
You can do this ahead of time & refrigerate it for 24 hours.
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(Personally, I find the flavour gets stronger the longer it's refrigerated.
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When ready to grill, mix the rum with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
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On a greased grill, over medium heat, place the chicken, bone-side down.
8
Close the lid and grill 25 minutes, brushing once with half the rum mixture.
9
Turn, and brush with remaining rum mixture.
10
Grill, covered, until breast is no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear when the leg is pierced.
11
This normally takes about 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Calypso Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calypso Chicken

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