How to Make Grilled Spiced Chicken with Caribbean Citrus-Mango Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of grilled chicken on a warm summer evening, and this recipe for Grilled Spiced Chicken with Caribbean Citrus-Mango Sauce is the perfect way to enjoy a burst of tropical flavors. The combination of savory spices, juicy chicken, and a tangy citrus-mango sauce will transport you to the sunny coast of the Caribbean with every bite.

The secret to this recipe is the blend of spices used to marinate the chicken, which infuses it with a rich and complex fl...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground anise seed
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a medium bowl, mix the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, anise, and cayenne pepper. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture, and place in the bowl. Cover, and refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups of water and basmati rice in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a small saucepan, mix the mango, orange juice, lime juice, and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small cup, mix cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir into mango mixture, and simmer one minute, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in dark rum.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. When grill is hot, brush the grate with oil.
  • Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Serve over the cooked rice, and top with the mango sauce.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 426mg