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Big M's Barbadian Chicken Skewers

By: Marcus Hender 
"Oh yeah, here it is, spicy, moist and full of fruity sweet flavour!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion, cut into 6 wedges
  • 2 habanero peppers, seeded
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup rum
  • 3/8 cup dark molasses
  • 4 limes, zested and juiced
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces

Directions

  1. Place garlic, onion, habanero peppers, green onions, thyme, allspice, and ginger into the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a large, non metallic bowl, and stir in rum, molasses, and lime zest and juice. Place chicken in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate for 24 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. Remove meat from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Boil marinade in a small saucepan for at least 3 minutes.
  4. Brush grate with oil, and arrange skewers on hot grate. Slowly cook the chicken until slightly charred and cooked through, brushing with the marinade every time you turn the meat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 377 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CUTECHRIS26   view full review
Thoroughly did NOT enjoy this. Although my husband says it's O.K.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ANN BARDUHN   view full review
I served this new recipe to a bunch of our friends at a BBQ this summer and it was a giant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by DIANEWELDON   view full review
WOW!!! Thats' what everyone commented on this recipe. Only thing I changed was less habenaro,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Haruko   view full review
Tasted just like Jamaican jerk chicken. When I made mine, I added less habenero than was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by clairesmith58   view full review
I added some coconut cream to this recipe and it was delicious - a real taste of the Carribean!

 

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