Ingredients
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3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup dark rum (I like Myers)
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- In olive oil, saute onion, garlic, green onion, chilis, spices and herbs for about 7 minutes, until deep golden brown, stirring often.
- Stir in salt, rum and lime juice.
- Raise the heat, then lower and simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
- Let mixture cool, then place chicken in a glass dish and rub marinade all over it.
- Cover and let marinate in refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Turn chicken halfway through the marinating time.
- Grill or bake chicken as desired.