Spicy Caribbean Chicken Recipes

CARIBBEAN-SPICED ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.
• Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
• Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

SPICY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare spicy marinade by mixing together all ingredients.
• Wash chicken and pat dry.
• Pour marinade over chicken to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, but no longer than 6 hours.
• Brush or spray grill with vegetable oil.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Remove chicken from marinade.
• Place on grill rack, cover and grill 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 minutes to 20 minutes, turning once.

SPICY CARIBBEAN GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• In small saucepan, combine chili sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, allspice and ginger.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Place chicken on grill, skin side down, over low heat.
• Cook 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing frequently with glaze during last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Bring any remaining glaze to a boil; serve as a sauce with chicken.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine ketchup, garlic, sugar, pepper sauce and, if desired, browning sauce; stir in seasonings. Add chicken thighs, sausage and vegetables. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Transfer chicken mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.