Caribbean Marinated Chicken

Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin 0
Clean Eating Online
Caribbean Marinated Chicken
Author: Clean Eating Online
Serves: 4
This incredible chicken dish features an abundance of spices. Delicious!
Ingredients
  • 3/4 c. coconut water
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • Few dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4-6 oz. each)
  • 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups diced mango or pineapple
Instructions
  1. In a bowl whisk first 8 ingredients together.
  2. Reserve 1/4 marinade and set aside.
  3. Combine remaining marinade in a shallow baking dish. Add chicken and allow to marinate overnight or at least 8 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add oil to pan. When oil is hot place chicken in pan.
  6. Discard marinade.
  7. Sear for 2-3 minutes and flip chicken breasts.
  8. Season cooked side with salt and pepper while searing bottom for 2-3 more minutes.
  9. Remove chicken from pan and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Place in oven and roast for 10-12 minutes.
  10. While chicken bakes, add 1/4 cup reserved marinade to fruit in a medium bowl and toss. Cover and refrigerate until chicken is ready.
  11. Serve chicken with 1/2 cup fruit on each chicken breast.
Serving size: 4 oz chicken, 1/2 c fruit Calories: 220 Fat: 3.5 g Carbohydrates: 23 g Sugar: 6 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 24 g