Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken
Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken pairs juicy grilled breasts with a sweet-heat marinade of habanero, ginger, brown sugar, and warm spices. Notes of orange and cinnamon balance a gentle tang from vinegar and soy, yielding a fragrant, island-inspired bite. Perfect for a summertime cookout or a lively family dinner, with room to tweak herbs and spices to taste.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a food processor, add the onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and ginger, and pulse until minced.
- 2
Blend in the olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Transfer the marinade to a container with the chicken, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Grill the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, or until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- Calories 374.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 53.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.04 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.38 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High
- Sodium 159.07 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.56 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.22 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 76.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 374.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
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