CARAMBOLA-GLAZED BARBEQUED CHICKEN

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Carambola is also known as "star fruit". In this recipe it flavors a handsome glaze for the chicken. From "The Sugarmill Caribbean Cookbook".

Provided by kellychris

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 hen, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, quartered
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons caribbean seasoning (see my recipe for Caribbean Seasoning)
2 carambolas, sliced
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 dash hot pepper sauce
3 -4 carambolas, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken quarters in shallow dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, sherry, garlic, and poultry seasoning, and 1 teaspoons of Caribbean seasoning.
  • Pour off 1 cup of this mixture, and set it aside.
  • Pour the rest of the mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Put the carambolas into a blender or food processor.
  • Add lime juice,honey,vinegar,soy sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoons Caribbean seasoning.
  • Whirl until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • lend in the reserved marinade.
  • Grill over medium coals for 30 minutes,turning occasionally and basting with the carambola mixture after every turn.
  • The chicken is done when it reaches 170* on a meat thermometer.
  • Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Prakash Kumal
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This chicken is perfect for a summer cookout.


Nasir Hayat
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge success.


Joao Souza
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Siraaj Charles
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind.


Dane Coyle
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This chicken is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Sinombulelo Lutango
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I've never had carambola before, but it was delicious in this recipe.


Chavo Lord
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The glaze on this chicken is incredible. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Kareem Mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great.


Max Moore
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Being Cyrax
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This chicken was amazing! The glaze was sweet and tangy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.