Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Caribbean Chicken With

Name: Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Caribbean Chicken With
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade:; 1 peeled yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger; 2 tbsps. vegetable oil; 1/3 c. soy sauce; 1 cored habanero pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 tbsps. dried thyme leaves; 2 tsps. ground nutmeg; 1 tsp. Chinese five spice powder; 1 tsp. sea salt; Chicken:; 4 chicken thigh quarters (or use your favorite chicken pieces); Glaze:; 1 c. pomegranate tangerine juice; 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 c. honey; 2 limes, juiced; 1/3 c. dark rum (optional); Salsa:; 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro; 2 c. fresh red papaya, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 mini sweet peppers, diced (red, orange and yellow); 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped; 1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Marinade:
1 peeled yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
2 tbsps. vegetable oil
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 cored habanero pepper, coarsely chopped
2 tbsps. dried thyme leaves
2 tsps. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
1 tsp. sea salt
Chicken:
4 chicken thigh quarters (or use your favorite chicken pieces)
Glaze:
1 c. pomegranate tangerine juice
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. honey
2 limes, juiced
1/3 c. dark rum (optional)
Salsa:
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro
2 c. fresh red papaya, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 mini sweet peppers, diced (red, orange and yellow)
1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 lime, juiced
1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsps. honey
3 scallions, chopped on diagonal (use green parts too)
Garnishment: (optional)
Fresh cilantro sprigs

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Marinade:
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Process all marinade ingredients 30 seconds in a food processor. Brush marinade over chicken pieces. Place chicken in a 13 x 9 x 2-in. glass baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 12 - 24 hours, turning pieces once.
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Salsa:
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Toss all salsa ingredients together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate 1 - 12 hours before serving.
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Grilling:
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Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
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Prepare gas or charcoal grill for medium heat.
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While grill is heating make glaze by combining all glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
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Grill chicken 1-hour, or until cooked throughout, turning occasionally. Chicken is done when juices run clear when pierced with a fork, or instant read thermometer registers at least 175 degrees in thickest part of thigh. During last 10 minutes of grilling brush chicken with glaze. Grill 4 minutes. Repeat glazing and grilling for other side. Remove from heat. Keep warm.
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To Serve:
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Divide salsa between four plates. Arrange chicken pieces over salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade:, 1 peeled yellow onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Caribbean Chicken With 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!