Zesty Jamaican Passion Fruit Salsa with BBQ Chicken
A tropical twist on classic BBQ chicken
Dive into this vibrant dish that marries the sweet and tangy tones of passion fruit with perfectly grilled BBQ chicken for a flavorful feast.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the BBQ Chicken
For the Passion Fruit Salsa
For the BBQ Sauce
For the Serving
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine seasoning
In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice.
Coat the chicken
Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
Preparing the Passion Fruit Salsa
Combine produce
In a medium bowl, combine passion fruit pulp, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño.
Add herbs and lime
Add cilantro and lime juice.
Season and chill
Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Cooking Process
Grilling the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side.
Making the BBQ Sauce
Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
Basting the Chicken
In the final minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and allow it to caramelize slightly.
Plating & Serving
Zesty Jamaican Passion Fruit Salsa with BBQ Chicken
Zesty Jamaican Passion Fruit Salsa with BBQ Chicken
Plating & Serving
Slice grilled chicken and arrange on a platter with a generous spoonful of passion fruit salsa on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side.