What you need:

  • 1 tsp. grated lime rind
  • 1/4-cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeño pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Cooking spray

Step by Step:

  • Combine the first 12 ingredients in a blender; process until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add onion and chicken.
  • Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
    Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  • Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill chicken, with grill cover on, for 10 minutes on each side or until done.

Yield: 6 servings

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