Spicy Caribbean Chicken

⏱ 140 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This grilled chicken dish features a vibrant marinade with fresh thyme, green onions, and jalapeño peppers for a Caribbean-inspired flavour. The chicken is marinated in a blend of lemon juice and honey before being cooked on the grill. It's a straightforward recipe that yields tender, juicy results perfect for a gathering. The total preparation and cooking time is 140 minutes.

Spicy Caribbean Chicken

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

Method

  1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Rinse the chicken pieces and dry them thoroughly.
  3. Submerge the chicken in the prepared marinade, ensuring it is fully coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to a maximum of 6 hours.
  5. Lightly coat the grill grate with vegetable oil using a brush or spray.
  6. Prepare your charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking.
  7. Take the chicken out of the marinade.
  8. Position the chicken on the grill, cover it, and cook 4 to 6 inches from the heat source for 15 minutes to 20 minutes, flipping it once during cooking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium79100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast
Authorkandee_roses