Caribbean reef chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2eachesChickens, broiler/fryer type, halved
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
½cupSugar, brown, dark
4tablespoonsRum, dark, divided
1tablespoonJuice, lime
2teaspoonsPepper, lemon
1teaspoonGinger
½teaspoonCloves, ground
¼teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
2dropsHot pepper sauce
10ouncesChutney, mango
Lemon, sliced
Lime, sliced
Parsley

Directions

Sprinkle salt and pepper over washed and dried chicken. Set aside.

In a small bowl, make Caribbean paste by mixing together sugar, 2 tablespoons of the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce; set aside.

Place the chicken, skin side up, in a large shallow baking pan.

Rub Caribbean paste evenly over the chicken. Bake in a 400 F oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fork tender.

In a blender, place chutney and remaining 2 tablespoons of rum; process to blend. Spoon chutney mixture over chicken and bake about 3 minutes more or until chutney is warm.

Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with lime, lemon, and parsley.

Cook: Jason R. Boulanger, Burlington, Vermont Source: "Chicken Cookery" - 1994 Delmarva Chicken Cooking Contest

: Delmarva Poultry Industries, Inc.

: Georgetown, Delaware, 19947-9622 From: Rob Stewart Date: 09-08-94