Spicy Island Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Island Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) white onion, finely chopped; 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine vinegar; 6 green onions, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 haba ero or serrano pepper, finely chopped (wear rubber gloves while handling); 4-1/2 tsp (20 ml). olive oil; 4-1/2 tsp (20 ml). fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme leaves, crushed; 1 tbsp (15 ml). ground allspice; 2 tsp (10 ml). sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml). salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cinnamon; 1 tsp (5 ml). ground nutmeg; 1 tsp (5 ml). black pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground red pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Servings: persons

1 cup (225 ml) white onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine vinegar
6 green onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 haba ero or serrano pepper, finely chopped (wear rubber gloves while handling)
4-1/2 tsp (20 ml). olive oil
4-1/2 tsp (20 ml). fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 tbsp (15 ml). ground allspice
2 tsp (10 ml). sugar
1 tsp (5 ml). salt
1 tsp (5 ml). ground cinnamon
1 tsp (5 ml). ground nutmeg
1 tsp (5 ml). black pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground red pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1
Combine all ingredients except chicken in medium bowl; mix well.
2
Place chicken in resealable plastic food storage bag and add seasoning mixture.
3
Seal bag; turn to coat chicken.
4
Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.
5
Spray cold grid with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Adjust grid to 4 to 6 inches above heat.
7
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
8
Remove chicken from marinade.
9
Grill 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing occasionally with marinade.
10
Do not brush with marinade during last 5 minutes of grilling.
11
Discard remaining marinade.

1348

kcal

Calories

108

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) white onion, finely chopped, 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine vinegar, 6 green onions, finely chopped, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Island 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!

Spicy Island Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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