Grilled Chicken With Papaya Bbq Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken With Papaya Bbq Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PAPAYA CHICKEN MARINADE; 1/4 cup coconut cream, from top of 1 can; 1 large papaya, seeds of; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, chopped; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 sweet onion, finely diced; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, pith and seeds removed and quartered (or any pepper with a heat level you like); 2 limes, juice and zest of; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (a.k.a. awasezu); 5 cups papayas, large dice; 2 teaspoons salt; TO GRILL CHICKEN; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (the papaya sauce above); 1/4 cup cashew nuts, coarsely chopped -see below; 1 tablespoon cilantro leaf (garnish) (optional); SPICED CASHEW NUTS; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews; 1 pinch paprika; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

PAPAYA CHICKEN MARINADE
1/4 cup coconut cream, from top of 1 can
1 large papaya, seeds of
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons cilantro stems, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, finely diced
3/4 cup sugar
1 scotch bonnet pepper, pith and seeds removed and quartered (or any pepper with a heat level you like)
2 limes, juice and zest of
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 cup water
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (a.k.a. awasezu)
5 cups papayas, large dice
2 teaspoons salt
TO GRILL CHICKEN
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (the papaya sauce above)
1/4 cup cashew nuts, coarsely chopped -see below
1 tablespoon cilantro leaf (garnish) (optional)
SPICED CASHEW NUTS
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch salt

1
PAPAYA CHICKEN MARINADE:
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In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the marinade (except chicken).
3
Add chicken and immerse in marinade.
4
Set aside to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour up to 24 hours.
5
Prepare Papaya BBQ Sauce.
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PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE:
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Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and add onion. Cook and stir until translucent ensuring onion does not brown.
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Add sugar, scotch bonnet, zest of limes and lemon. Allow sugar to dissolve.
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Add water, juice from lemon, limes and vinegar.
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Bring to a boil.
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Add papaya and season with salt.
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Bring to a boil again and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
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Using a blender, puree sauce until smooth.
14
TO GRILL CHICKEN:
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Heat and oil grill.
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Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill.
17
Baste each breast with 2 tablespoons of Papaya BBQ Sauce, continue basting occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
18
Garnish with chopped Spiced Cashews and cilantro leaves.
19
SPICED CASHEW NUTS:
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In a small frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add cashews until golden brown. Remove from heat, add paprika and salt.
22
Use half of Spiced Cashew Nuts and chop for chicken and reserve the remainder whole to add to a salad.

610

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PAPAYA CHICKEN MARINADE, 1/4 cup coconut cream, from top of 1 can, 1 large papaya, seeds of, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken With Papaya Bbq Sauce 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.

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Grilled Chicken With Papaya Bbq Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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