Best Island Breeze Chicken Recipes

TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN

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The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party. It smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece! -Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), quartered

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

ISLAND BREEZE CHICKEN

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When we go to the island of Cozumel, all you can smell wafting through the air are limes, no matter the time of day or night. When I get home sick to go back and I can't, I have to make some of this Island Breeze Chicken. Tender, juicy, sweet lime. What could be better?

Provided by Barbara Miller

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbsp vegable oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp coarse cracked pepper
1/3 c light corn syrup
2 tsp lime zest
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp rum flavoring

Steps:

1. Brown chicken well in oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Combine corn syrup, lime zest, lime juice and rum flavoring. Pour over chicken. Reduce heat, cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender 20-26 minutes or until done in center.
2. Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.