EASY SPICY CHICKEN MARINADE

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This is a pseudo-jerk chicken marinade that makes chicken suitable for a number of uses - with grilled vegetables, in fajitas, etc.

Provided by cathianne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 1 pound of chicken pieces, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cilantro
1/2 tablespoon rum
1 habanero pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely minced
1 lb chicken breast, 1-inch wide strips

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, sugar, spices, rum, and pepper.
  • Place chicken slices in a zippered plastic baggie and add marinade. Squeeze air out of the bag, zipper shut and massage marinade into the chicken.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Heat non-stick pan. Cook chicken on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • If serving with vegetables: remove chicken from pan and keep warm in a 170 degree oven. Saute vegetables until desired consistency and then add chicken. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.3, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 147.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 47.9

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