Big M's Barbadian Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 0.4 cup blackstrap molasses dark
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves dried
• 1 inch ginger root fresh peeled
• 4 cloves garlic 
• 1 bunch green onions chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons ground allspice 
• 4  lime zest juiced
• 1  onion cut into 6 wedges
• 2  habanero peppers seeded
• 0.8 cup rum 
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 4  chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 1 inch pieces

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• sauce pan
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Place garlic, onion, habanero peppers, green onions, thyme, allspice, and ginger into the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Transfer mixture to a large, non metallic bowl, and stir in rum, molasses, and lime zest and juice.
3. Place chicken in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate for 24 hours.
4. Preheat grill for high heat.
5. Remove meat from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Boil marinade in a small saucepan for at least 3 minutes.
6. Brush grate with oil, and arrange skewers on hot grate. Slowly cook the chicken until slightly charred and cooked through, brushing with the marinade every time you turn the meat.