Jerk Chicken Thighs With Mango Salsa

Total Time: 41 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 6 thighs
• 1 large mango, diced
• 2 small shallots, finely chopped
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced (do not touch seeds with bare hands)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, fresh, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 preheat grill to medium heat.
• 2 combine cinnamon, allspice, garlic salt, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 1 tablespoon of lime juice on a plate; mix to a paste. brush both sides of chicken with seasoning paste; set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• 3 meanwhile, combine mango, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, remaining tablespoon of lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
• 4 place chicken on preheated grill. grill for 10 minutes; flip and grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes more. cut each chicken thigh in half to serve. yields 3 pieces of chicken (1 1/2 thighs total) and about 1/2 cup of salsa per serving.
• 5 *get crafty with leftovers: if you’re only cooking for 2 people, still make this recipe for 4 servings. then combine the leftover chicken with 2 cups of arugula and 1 cup of cooked asparagus for an entrée salad another night.