Island Grilled Chicken Recipe
Organic, chargrilled chicken breast finished with house-made jerk sauce. Served with Coconut Rum Sauce and Caribbean vegetables, rice & peas.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Coconut Rum Sauce
Caribbean Vegetables
Rice & Peas
Method
Grilling the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, and jerk seasoning. Rub the mixture onto the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and set aside.
Making the Coconut Rum Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, dark rum, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Thicken Sauce
Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, and stir it into the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Preparing Caribbean Vegetables
- 5
Cooking Rice & Peas
- 6
Cook Rice
In a pot, combine rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, water, thyme, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve grilled chicken topped with coconut rum sauce alongside the sautéed Caribbean vegetables and rice & peas.
