Jamaican Jerk Chicken over Spiced Pasta from Cooking with Paula Deen, November/December 2010 Recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup minced green onion
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spiced Pasta (recipe follows)
Spiced Pasta
from Cooking with Paula Deen
1 (16-ounce) box spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions and kept warm
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a large bowl, combine pasta, melted butter, and cinnamon, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Preparation

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1. In the container of an electric blender, combine green onion, soy sauce, jalapenos, garlic, pepper, brown sugar, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice; process until smooth.

2. In a large zip-top resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and green onion mixture. Seal bag, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350.

3. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with Spiced Pasta, if desired.