Caribbean Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces (legs and breasts); 2 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks; 1 cup green seedless grape; 2 bananas; 1 large avocado; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken pieces (legs and breasts)
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
1 cup green seedless grape
2 bananas
1 large avocado
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Place washed chicken pieces in large Dutch oven.
2
Add boiling water, chili powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon and onion.
3
Cover tightly and simmer until almost tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Drain chicken pieces and dry well on paper towelling.
5
Strain stock and set aside for later.
6
Heat butter and oil in large heavy skillet.
7
Add chicken pieces and brown well on all sides.
8
Place pieces in a large shallow baking dish as they brown. (In a single layer).
9
Heat oven to 375u00b0F.
10
Drain pineapple chunks.
11
Combine pineapple juice with enough chicken stock to make 4 cups of liquid. (Add some water if necessary).
12
Pour over chicken pieces.
13
Sprinkle pineapple chunks over all.
14
Bake 30 minutes, basting chicken often with pan juices.
15
Lift chicken out onto a hot platter.
16
Spoon pineapple chunks over and sprinkle with grapes.
17
Garnish edge of platter with sliced of banana and avocado.
18
Combine water and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
19
Stir into liquid in cooking pan gradually.
20
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear.
21
Serve as gravy with chicken and fruit.

2084

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken pieces (legs and breasts), 2 cups boiling water, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Caribbean 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.

Caribbean Chicken

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