Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style

• olive oil↗
• molasses, light (mild flavored)↗1⁄4 cup
• red wine vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• tomato paste↗1 tablespoon
• onion, finely chopped↗1 tablespoon
• fresh thyme, chopped↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• large garlic clove, peeled↗1
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
• chicken breast halves (boneless with skin)↗4
• semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick (yellow-black skin)↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into a pie plate. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Brush plantains with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill plantains and chicken (skin side down), for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over. Grill until chicken is cooked through approximately 8 minutes (for chicken) and 4 minutes for plantains. Serve chicken and plantains and drizzle with remaining sauce.