Caribbean Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium size lime; 2 Tbsp. dark rum or orange juice; 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground; 1 Tbsp. hot red pepper sauce; 2 whole chicken breasts (about 2 lb.), halved and skinned; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 can (1 lb.) low-sodium tomatoes, with juice; 2 Tbsp. molasses; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 banana, sliced and dipped in lime or lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 medium size lime
2 Tbsp. dark rum or orange juice
3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground
1 Tbsp. hot red pepper sauce
2 whole chicken breasts (about 2 lb.), halved and skinned
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (1 lb.) low-sodium tomatoes, with juice
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 cinnamon stick
1 banana, sliced and dipped in lime or lemon juice

1
Using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, remove the peel from half of the lime and set aside.
2
Juice the lime and set aside. Add the lime peel to the lime juice, along with the rum or orange juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper sauce.
3
Add the chicken, tossing to coat well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning the chicken in the marinade several times. Lightly coat a heavy 12-inch skillet with the nonstick cooking spray and set over moderate heat for 30 seconds.
5
Add the chicken, reserving the marinade, and cook about 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter.
6
Raise the heat under the skillet to high and boil the sauce, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Return the chicken to the skillet and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Remove the cinnamon stick, arrange the chicken and sauce in a serving dish and garnish with the banana slices, if you like.

200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium size lime, 2 Tbsp. dark rum or orange juice, 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin, 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Lime 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Lime Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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