Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (I like Myers)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Method

  • 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.