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Jamaican Baste
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
Great on chicken-use as a baste for 4 chicken breast fillets or 8 drumsticks Recipe using Aussie tablespoon that is equivelant to 4 teaspoons. You can use other variety of chili if you wish. For gluten-free diet ensure the seasoning/spices used are gluten-free (some spices will have flour added to stop them from clumping)
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil (12 teaspoons)
1 small onion, very finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lime, juice and finely grated zest
1 teaspoon sugar
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a small frypan
2. Add the onion, garlic and chili. Cook over medium heat, stirring, approx 10 mins or until the onion is cooked and just starting to brown. Tip into a large shallow bowl.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Use as required. Chicken should be marinated from 1 hour up to 24 hours , covered and refrigerated. Serve cooked chicken garnished with lime wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com