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Molcajete-Grilled Vindaye Chicken
A flavorful and spicy dish from the Caribbean, where the bold flavors of vindaye meet the rich taste of molcajete-grilled chicken.
⏱27 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 pound total
- ●2 tablespoons vindaye spice blendAvailable in most Caribbean or Indian grocery stores
- ●1 molcajeteMexican stone mortar and pestle
- ●1 cup juicy pineappleDiced
- ●1 medium red onionDiced
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantroChopped
- ●2 tablespoons lime juiceFreshly squeezed
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In the molcajete, grind the vindaye spice blend into a fine powder.
- 3
Add the ground vindaye spice blend to a small bowl and mix with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 5
Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 6
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, grill the pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until caramelized.
- 8
Serve the grilled chicken with grilled pineapple, red onion, and cilantro.
- 9
Garnish with additional vindaye spice blend, if desired.