RECIPES

Caribbean Chicken

This tantalizing, flavourful recipe is perfect for summer. A refreshing mango salsa balances the heat of the chicken perfectly.

Prep Time

15M

Cook Time

45M

Serves

4

Ingredients

Caribbean Chicken:
  • 4-6 chicken legs, skinned
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) thyme, dried
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ginger, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) allspice, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) cayenne pepper
Salsa:
  • 2 mangoes, ripe, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion(s), diced
  • 2-4 tbsp (30 mL) jalapeño pepper, diced, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger, fresh, minced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) lime juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cilantro, fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. Caribbean Chicken
    1. 1 Make rub by combining ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake well to blend. Makes about ¼ cup (50 mL).
    2. 2 Trim any excess fat from chicken and rub 1 to 1 ½ tsp (5 to 7 mL) of rub into each leg.
    3. 3 Spray grill, preheat barbecue for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Sear both sides of meat, then reduce heat to medium-low or low, close lid and cook until meat is tender and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF or 74ºC, about 30 to 45 minutes. Turn occasionally.
  2. Salsa
    1. 1 Make salsa by combining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for flavours to blend, but serve at room temperature.