Guava Chicken Recipes

GUAVA AND ROSEMARY GLAZED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Turn on broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine guava jelly, juice from lime, rosemary sprigs, and crushed garlic. Heat through.
• In large frying pan, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour and place in hot pan. Cook chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Transfer to baking sheet. Strain guava mixture into a small bowl. Generously brush guava mixture over chicken breasts. Place under broiler 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 1 minute. Turn chicken over and repeat 2 times. Remove from broiler, brush once more with guava mixture. Serve hot.

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine guava, vinegar, garlic, onion, ancho and honey in a small saucepan and reduce to 1/2 cup. Place 2 skewers through each thigh and season with salt and pepper. Brush with glaze and grill 4 minutes per side. Brush with glaze several times while on grill. Cut each thigh in half and serve.

GUAVA-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED MANGO

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken breasts; turn to coat. Cover chicken breasts and chill 3 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
• Whisk cream cheese and guava paste in medium bowl to blend. Stir in spinach. Cover and chill to firm slightly, at least 2 hours. Transfer to pastry bag.
• Remove 1 chicken breast from marinade, scraping excess marinade back into bowl. Insert small sharp knife into 1 side of chicken breast; move knife in arc to create large pocket, keeping opening about 1 1/2 inches long. Repeat with remaining chicken. Pipe filling through openings in chicken breasts to fill pockets. Close openings with metal turkey pins or toothpicks. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Add 3 chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook chicken until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Transfer any juices from 1 skillet into second skillet. Add wine and broth to second skillet. Bring to boil. Add chicken breasts to wine mixture in skillet. Cover skillet; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to work surface; let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mango slices and sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Slice chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange chicken on platter. Boil juices in skillet until slightly thickened and sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over chicken and surround with mango.
• *A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at cafecubano.com.

GUAVA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a 2 gallon zip loc bag and mix well.
• Add chicken and seal bag.
• Rub bag to evenly coat chicken pieces.
• Refrigerate overnight, turning bag once or twice.
• Keep refrigerated until prepared.
• Grill or broil chicken until done.
• Marinade is very sticky so line broiler pan with foil for easier cleanup.
• Recipe can be halved but you can still use the whole can of guava nectar.