Big M's Barbadian Chicken Skewers

Rum, molasses, ginger, and allspice mingle in a flavorful marinade and basting sauce for grilled chicken.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 onion, cut into 6 wedges
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 4 limes, zested and juiced
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
• ¾ cup rum
• ⅜ cup dark molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

Place garlic, onion, habanero peppers, green onions, thyme, allspice, and ginger into the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a large, non metallic bowl, and stir in rum, molasses, and lime zest and juice. Place chicken in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate for 24 hours.

Step 3

Remove meat from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Boil marinade in a small saucepan for at least 3 minutes.

Step 4

Brush grate with oil, and arrange skewers on hot grate. Slowly cook the chicken until slightly charred and cooked through, brushing with the marinade every time you turn the meat.