Jamaican Mango Chicken
On June 12, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup lime juice
salt and pepper
- Puree the mango, pepper, rum and hot sauce in a blender or food processor to form a smooth paste.
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add the pureed mango mixture and combine with the garlic, ginger, coconut, coriander seed and cumin.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the coconut has softened, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Stir the coconut milk and lime juice into the sauce.
- Preheat grill.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
- Turn chicken once grill marks form and flesh is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
- Baste occasionally with prepared sauce and spoon remaining sauce over chicken to serve. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Makes 4 servings


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