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Spicy Island Chicken

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

servings 6 points 3.5

List of Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped white onion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
6 green onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 habaņero or serrano pepper,* finely chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts


Recipe

{{{{*Habaņero peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling. }}}}


1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in medium bowl; mix well. Place chicken in resealable plastic food storage bag and add seasoning mixture. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.

2. Spray cold grid with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust grid to 4 to 6 inches above heat. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

3. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing occasionally with marinade. Do not brush with marinade during last 5 minutes of grilling. Discard remaining marinade. Serve with grilled sweet potatoes. Garnish, if desired.


Nutrients per Serving
(1 chicken breast)
Calories 164
Calories from Fat 27 %
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Carbohydrate 3 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 26 g
Sodium 256 mg