GRILLED SCOTCH BONNET CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE OVER LINGUINE
2 lb boneless chicken breasts 2 lb linguini, uncooked 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 2 Habanero chiles, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups chicken stock juice of 1 lime juice of 1 large orange 4 tsp cornstarch 4 tsp dark sherry 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)
Grill the chicken breasts, remove from the grill, and dice; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Melt the butter and saute the carrot, onion, chiles, and garlic, until soft.
Add the pineapple, allspice, and cinnamon and saute 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the stock and juices, bring to a rapid boil, and add the cornstarch mixed with sherry to thicken.
Add the diced chicken to the sauce and simmer until well-coated, about 3 minutes.
Serve over hot linguine and garnish with the cilantro.
Servings: 4 Source: Chile Pepper Magazine; February 1993 |