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Sarasota's Hawaiian Chicken

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 2-8h
  • Cook: 20-30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 chicken breasts (bone-in, boneless cuts and smaller cuts should not marinate as long - but can easily be substituted)
  • Salt and pepper
  • MARINADE
  • 1/4 cup rum (coconut rum)
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 whole orange (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (I prefer to use a can of pineapple slices, in natural juice. You can grill the pineapple, and use the juice for the marinade)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or approximately 1/2 teaspoon powdered, or a bit more)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, fine chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
  • GLAZE
  • 2 tablespoons honey, warmed
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Marinade ... Add all the ingredients to a glass dish, or I prefer a large ziplock bag. DO NOT use a metal bowl or pan because of all the acid from the fruit. Add the chicken and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap or seal the bag and marinate. I know, some people don't like to marinade chicken that long in citrus, but I have never had a problem. At least 2, but no longer than all day.

  • Step 2: Grill ... Remove from the marinade and let the chicken come to room temperature; then season well with salt and pepper. Grill inside or out on medium heat, about 10 minutes per side until you get a nice crust - you don't want to flip it until you develop that nice crust. Depending on the size will determine the cooking time; anywhere from 20-30 minutes. And if using smaller cuts of chicken, the time will be less. The last 5 minutes, brush on the warm honey to give a nice glaze to the chicken.

  • Step 3: Pineapple ... OPTIONAL. If you used a can of pineapple rings to get the juice, they are also wonderful on the grill as a side dish. They are plenty sweet, so no need to add anything to them. A simple grill will make them a perfect side dish.

  • Step 4: Serve ... As mentioned, I love to serve this with a coconut rice and grilled squash for a nice "light" dinner. Try adding some toasted macadamian nuts, scallions, cilantro and dried pineapple to Jasmine rice for a wonderful side dish. ENJOY!

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