GRILLED CHICKEN AND PLANTAINS, JAMAICAN-STYLE

Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil
1/4 cup molasses, light (mild flavored)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 chicken breast halves (boneless with skin)
2 semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick (yellow-black skin)

Steps:

Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into a pie plate. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Brush plantains with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill plantains and chicken (skin side down), for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over. Grill until chicken is cooked through approximately 8 minutes (for chicken) and 4 minutes for plantains. Serve chicken and plantains and drizzle with remaining sauce.