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Island Chicken

Servings

6

Serving size

4 ounces chicken thigh
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied.

Leftovers keep well for 2 – 3 days in the refrigerator and make good sandwiches and salads.

Serve with Jasmine Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version or Jasmine Rice – Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice and Fresh Pineapple Salsa or Melon Salsa or Mango Salsa

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Island Chicken

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Ground ginger
1 Tbsp. Ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. Ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Salt
24 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

Mix the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a bowl.

Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, tossing to coat thoroughly.

Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Preheat the grill or broiler.

Grill or broil for about 8 minutes on one side and 4 – 8 minutes on the other.

The meat should be firm when pressed in the center (check that the internal temperature be at least 165°F).

Serve topped with salsa.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…

Brown Rice with Parsley

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Coconut Rice

Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…

Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version

Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…

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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Fold together all ingredients and chill for at least four hours before serving. It is better if chilled at least overnight.

Mango Salsa

Peel the mango and cut into small chunks. Process the mango carefully in short pulses in a food processor until it is the size of a small dice. (This can also be done chopping with a knife.) Add the chili powder, cilantro ,and 1/2 of each the red and green…

Melon Salsa

Fold together the cantaloupe, honeydew, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and chili powder. Chill at least 4 hours.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe should be safe for most with GERD.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Recipes like this one lend themselves well to experimentation when you may not have as much experience. Changing one of the spices at a time will give you a good idea how different flavors can interact. Try using freshly ground black pepper, ground allspice or ground cloves. Using dried herbs like thyme or oregano can create a whole new rub.

"I feel a recipe is only a theme, which an intelligent cook can play each time with a variation."

Madame Benoit, Cookbook Author