Best Guava Chicken Recipes

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.

CHICKEN SAUTé WITH GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate. Add onions to skillet and stir 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat. Add nectar and lime juice, then rum. Boil until sauce is lightly thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup, scraping up any browned bits, about 6 minutes. Mix in chopped cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet; simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Arrange chicken on plates. Top with sauce; garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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

Steps:

• Place guava paste, water and red pepper in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir until paste is dissolved and mixture is well blended. Stir in ham; set aside.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 6 of the chicken thighs; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1/4 cup dressing and remaining 6 thighs. Place all thighs in skillet; top with guava mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 20 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
• Remove chicken and sauce from skillet; place in serving dish. Cover to keep warm. Add spinach to same skillet; cook 5 min. or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Spoon spinach onto serving plate; top with the chicken.

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.

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN MEDALLIONS WITH CANDIED FIGS

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in 1 cup of the guava juice and 1/2 cup of white wine for approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 cup guava and 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the mixture is reduced to a glaze consistency, the time will vary. You want the glaze to have a thick, but not jelly-like consistency.
• Cut the figs in half lengthwise, and coat the flesh with turbinado sugar. Brush with oil and then sear in a hot skillet, sugar side down, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until the sugar melts but does not burn.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill or pan sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over, brush with glaze, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Bring the glaze back to a boil after brushing the chicken. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Slice the chicken into medallions.
• Place the spinach on the center of a plate to make a nest. Place the chicken medallions in the center of the spinach nest. Place the candied figs around the nest. Brush the chicken and figs with the remaining glaze. Throw the salt and pepper over your shoulder and enjoy.

GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place the egg white in a separate bowl and whisk gently.
• Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then in the egg white, then in the flour again.
• Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the chicken pieces and cook briefly, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons water into the cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, mix the jelly, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer, stirring, until mixture starts to thicken.
• In same wok or skillet that cooked the chicken, heat the remaining oil (adding more if necessary) and saute the garlic, until soft and fragrant, 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add the guava sauce to the skillet and add the chicken pieces.
• Heat chicken through, stirring to coat with the glaze.
• Serve over rice.

SOUTH PACIFIC CHICKEN STRIPS WITH GUAVA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak wooden skewers in water.
• Add pineapple juice, passion fruit nectar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, allspice, salt, and pepper to a nonreactive baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken and mix well.
• Add chicken strips and turn to coat; cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade, and skewer each chicken strip.
• Thread chicken onto skewers and place skewers on a baking sheet.
• Broil in the oven about 6 inches from the heat for 7-8 minutes, turning once.
• GUAVA DIPPING SAUCE:.
• Add guava nectar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and green onions to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half.
• Remove from heat and add butter, stirring until melted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and more green onions.
• TO SERVE:.
• Place Guava Dipping Sauce in a small bowl, and place bowl in the middle of a large serving platter.
• Fan out South Pacific Chicken Skewers around bowl.
• Garnish platter with green onions and pineapple slices. .

ROSEMARY STRAWBERRY-GUAVA GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
• Salt and pepper the chicken thighs generously and drizzle olive oil on it then place thighs on baking sheet with skin side up.
• Sprinkle rosemary on the skin.
• Bake chicken in the oven for 30 minutes.
• In a saucepan, heat jam until it reaches syrup or honey-like consistency. Add one tablespoon water to dilute. Add garlic. (Alternate method: Put jam and garlic in a bowl, add one tablespoon boiling water and stir.)
• Take chicken out of the oven after 30 minutes and turn on the broiler.
• Brush jam on both sides of the chicken and place the chicken in the broiler for 5 minutes.

ACHIOTE CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend 1 cup lime juice, garlic, achiote paste, oregano, and cumin in processor until smooth. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper. Place marinade in medium bowl. Add chicken; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chilies on small baking sheet. Roast until soft, about 20 minutes. Stem and seed chilies. Transfer chilies to processor. Add pureed guava, reserved guava syrup, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 cup lime juice. Process until smooth. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl. (Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade. Divide chicken among 8 eight-inch metal skewers. Grill until chicken is cooked, turning once, about 7 minutes. Serve, passing guava sauce separately.

SWEET & SPICY GUAVA CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Melt guava jelly in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted. Add lime juice, black pepper and red pepper; mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup for glaze. Add garlic powder, oil and salt to remaining mixture in bowl. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Prick chicken wings with fork. Add to marinade in bag; turn to coat well. Massage chicken wings and marinade for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken wings from marinade. Thread chicken wings onto long double skewers. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill chicken wings over medium-high heat 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Place chicken wings in large bowl. Add reserved guava jelly mixture; toss to coat well.

GUAVA CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients and marinate overnight. BBQ, Grill or Broil. Awesome recipe!

GUAVA-GLAZED CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Add peppers, onions and ham to skillet; cook 5 to 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add rice and contents of seasoning packet; mix well. Cook and stir 1 min.; top with Guava-Glazed Chicken.
• Combine Guava Sauce and water. Drizzle over chicken. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 min. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff rice with fork.
• Crumble bacon; sprinkle over chicken mixture.