MANGO BARBECUED JERK CHICKEN THIGHS

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"I like my food bursting with flavor, so I love to experiment with all different ethnic recipes. Sweet, tangy barbecue sauce goes well with the heat of the jerk-seasoned marinade in this recipe. Ease of prep plus an appealing presentation make it great for entertaining. And friends always come back for seconds!" -Karen Cambiotti, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
BARBECUE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons mango chutney
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , For barbecue sauce, in a small bowl, combine the chutney, lime juice, honey, mustard, five-spice powder and ginger; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cilantro, sesame seeds and orange zest; set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken 4-6 in. from the heat for 7 minutes. Turn and broil for 6 minutes. Baste with half of the barbecue sauce. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Place on a serving dish. Sprinkle cilantro mixture over chicken. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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