Jamaican Baste

**Jubes**'s Note:

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)

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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
• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ 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.

Reviews

[MarthaStewartWanabe]

What a fun, tasty marinade for chicken. I would also use this on pork or even shrimp. DH and I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of herbs and spices. The only change I would make is adding a bit more sugar or honey (maybe 1 tbs. instead of 1 tsp.). Otherwise, it was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!