Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken Recipe
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Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken

By: JANIS-RAINEYDAYGIRL 
"I got this recipe from my sister, who searches for delicious and unusual dishes. This one lit up the family, and everyone loved it. As it got passed around to family and friends, slight changes occurred. For instance, you can omit the cilantro if you don't care for it or use less nutmeg and more cloves; the possibilities are endless. Just be sure you use caution when working with habaneros. Rubber gloves would be ideal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and ginger. Pulse until ingredients are minced. Blend in olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper. In a container, combine marinade with chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  3. Grill chicken for 10 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 279 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Carrie Magill   view full review
It's too bad somebody messed up their rating for this recipe, because it's got a really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2004 by CrystalGayle   view full review
I started to prepare this and overlooked the "overnight" part. I didn't have time to marinade...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by HITHERE   view full review
it is cool
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by Nomi   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME... When I found it I wanted to make it right away so I only marinated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by TAS   view full review
I've been in jamaica many times, and pretty much found this recipe to be quite boring. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2006 by S. Pettit   view full review
I thought this was fantastic. I wasn't too sure of it by the smell when I was marinating it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by Audrey   view full review
I thought I'd hate it since it called for cilantro but it was good and we had no leftovers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by Tabbie   view full review
This marinade recipe is fantastic and so versatile! I decided to try it, because I my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by SEVENUP   view full review
Made this last night for my husband and company. I 1.5 the recipe and used about 12 breasts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by HAIRGODDESS   view full review
This takes a little effort to mix up in the food processer ( I hate to clean it), but it was...

 

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