CHICKEN WITH PAPAYA BBQ SAUCE

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Provided by Roger Mooking

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Seeds of 1 large papaya
1 clove garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup canned coconut cream, skimmed from the top of the can* (See Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
1/4 cup Papaya BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup Spiced Cashew Nuts, coarsely chopped, recipe follows
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, finely diced
3/4 cup sugar
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded, deveined and quartered
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup water
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
5 cups large diced papaya
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
Pinch ground paprika
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a bowl, combine the papaya seeds, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut cream, cilantro, and ginger, and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • For the chicken: Heat and a grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and lay the breasts on the hot grill. Discard the marinade. Baste each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons Papaya BBQ Sauce, and continue grilling, turning once and basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the meat is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish the chicken with the chopped Spiced Cashew Nuts and cilantro leaves, if using.
  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, and add in the onion. Cook, until the onions are translucent, stirring continuously to ensure the pieces do not brown. Sprinkle the sugar, scotch bonnet, lime zest, and lemon zest over the onions, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, water and vinegar. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Add in the diced papaya, and adjust the seasonings with the salt, if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil again, reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree the sauce until smooth. Transfer the BBQ sauce to a bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Drop the cashews into the pan, and toast until golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat, then sprinkle over the paprika, and salt, and gently toss to coat.

Surjo Vi
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the chicken was delicious. The papaya BBQ sauce was a nice change from the usual ketchup-based sauces.


WORK SIMPLY
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I've never had papaya before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the papaya BBQ sauce was delicious.


Dustin Parker
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the papaya BBQ sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Tarek
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. The papaya BBQ sauce was good, but it couldn't save the dish.


ROKHAN REKHAN
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This was an amazing dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the papaya BBQ sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephanie L. Chambers
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the papaya BBQ sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again, but I'll be sure to cook the chicken for less time.


Hamzox El GHAIABI
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory BBQ sauce.


Manolis Thergiakis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the papaya BBQ sauce is to die for.


Jam Tariq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the papaya BBQ sauce was the perfect complement.


Susan Dcruz
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I'm not a big fan of papaya, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was sweet and tangy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Hammed Waheed
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Burhan Malik
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The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the papaya BBQ sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be using that sauce again.


Nahim Mia
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I love the unique flavor that the papaya adds to the BBQ sauce. It's a great way to change up your usual chicken routine.


Uma Shrestha
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This is now my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kane Magdaleno
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Fantastic dish! The combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors was perfect. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the papaya BBQ sauce was the star of the show.