Jamaican-Me-Hungry Chicken Bake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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As this bakes your house will be filled with the most delicious aroma! Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you, this dish is worth it :) Created for RSC 2006. Ingredients:
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 teaspoon onion flakes |
1 teaspoon thyme |
1/4 teaspoon allspice |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon chili powder, use ancho chili powder if you can find it |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, more if you dare |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon sage |
2 teaspoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon chives |
1 pinch clove |
1 pinch cinnamon |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1/4 cup onion, diced |
1/2 cup red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper, diced |
1 habanero pepper (optional) |
2 teaspoons rum |
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes |
1 teaspoon lime juice |
2 teaspoons jamaican jerk spice, posted above |
Directions:
1. For the rub, combine all ingredients in a ziploc bag. Reserve 2 tsp for topping. Place chicken into ziploc bag and rub mixture into chicken. Let sit in fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. For topping, sauté garlic, peppers, and onion in olive oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients and cook until slightly thickened.
3. To bake, place seasoned chicken in a 9x13 baking pan. Divide topping equally on top of each breast. Bake 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Eagerly anticipate your meal as the aroma wafts through your house!
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