Marinate this flavour-packed chicken in the morning and it’ll be ready to bake come dinnertime.
This easy dish is the perfect make-ahead meal. It takes only 10 minutes to prep the marinade for the chicken and just 15 to 20 minutes to cook. Pair with lime and chilli grilled corn on the cob, for a fun, delicious family dinner.
Total Time : 8 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 8 to 24 hours
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 90 mL (1/3) cup apple cider vinegar
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) molasses
- 15 – 30 mL (1–2 tbsp) hot sauce, or more to taste
- 10 mL (2 tsp) ground allspice
- 10 mL (2 tsp) dried minced onions or onion powder
- 10 mL (2 tsp) dried garlic powder
- 10 mL (2 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 4 large chicken breasts, 240 to 300 g (8 to 10 oz) each
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, molasses, hot sauce, allspice, onions (or onion powder), garlic powder and cinnamon.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large Ziploc® brand Storage Bag with the Smart Zip™ Seal, pour the mixture from Step 1 over the chicken until thoroughly coated and seal the bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 190° C (375° F). Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and place the chicken on a plate. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper (on one or both sides, according to taste).
- Spray a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken in the pan and spray the surface of the chicken lightly with the non-stick cooking spray. Roast the chicken in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and firm to the touch.
- Once done, arrange the chicken on a serving platter with lime and chili grilled corn on the cob as a side dish. Sprinkle with the chopped scallions and garnish the platter with the lime wedges.
Chef's Notes
To cook the chicken on an outdoor grill, heat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes (5 to 8 minutes on each side), turning the chicken once, until the chicken is cooked through and firm to the touch.
Whether you cook this recipe on the grill or in the oven, the cooked chicken's temperature should be 74° C (165° F) when measured with a meat thermometer.
