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Caribbean Chicken with Honey Rum Glaze
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Caribbean Chicken with a Spicy Honey Rum Glaze

Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Caribbean Inspired, Southern
Keyword caribbean-chicken-with-spicy-honey-rum-glaze, grilled-chicken-recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Marinade:
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp each dried thyme
  • 1 tsp minced ginger [or 1/2 tsp ginger powder]
  • 1 tsp rum extract
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • For the Spicy Honey-Rum Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp rum extract
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Marinade: In a small bowl whisk together brown sugar, vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, lime juice, garlic, dried thyme, minced ginger, rum extract, allspice, cayenne, black pepper and bay leaves.
  • Pour over the chicken breasts. Place into a one gallon size plastic storage bag or shallow dish and chill. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Grill: Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Oil the grates of a gas grill and preheat to medium high heat. Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for around 5 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, before carving and serving.
  • Serve with a generous drizzle of the sweet and spicy glaze on top.
  • Honey Rum Glaze: Stir all of the ingredients together reserving the rum extract. Warm in the microwave for 25-35 seconds. Stir in the rum extract.
  • Drizzle over the chicken before serving. (The glaze easily doubles.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg