How to Make Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Runaway Bay Jamaican Chicken is a classic and beloved dish that hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica. This recipe captures the bold and vibrant flavors of Jamaican cuisine, using a combination of traditional spices and herbs to create a dish that is both aromatic and full of depth.

The key to this recipe lies in the marinade, which infuses the chicken with a medley of flavors that are synonymous with Jamaican cooking. The chicken is marinated in a blend of allspice, thyme, scotc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and ginger. Pulse until ingredients are minced. Blend in olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper. In a container, combine marinade with chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Grill chicken for 10 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 309mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 359mg