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TROPICAL VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Tropical Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 habanero pepper, seeded minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

Add all ingredients into a blender, except boiling water. Blend until smooth.
Add boiling water. Allow to stand up to 1 hour. Shake before using.

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

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Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne and thyme. We like to think of this dish as "chicken with attitude." -Judy Kamalieh, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 chicken leg quarters

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove skin from chicken; if desired, use a sharp knife to cut through the leg quarter joints. Add chicken to marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on greased grill rack; cook, covered, over medium heat 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.