Cinnamon and Rum Chicken

 
Plate of grilled chicken, rice and mango salsa.

This post was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve partnered with PADERNO to bring you this beach-side-inspired grilled chicken indoor year-round. This Caribbean-inspired marinade is full of sweet and salty spices and dark rum that quickly comes together for an easy and flavourful meal.

To grill the chicken, I used my PADERNO Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill and Griddle that can be used on all stovetops, in the oven and on the BBQ up to 500°F. Made with heavy-gauge cast iron for even heating and optimal heat retention for perfectly grilled chicken. Proudly designed in Canada, the grill side has wide, flat grills to ensure a consistent result each time and curved walls between grills for easy cleaning!

A bowl with marinate next to a cutting board with limes cut in half and a bowl of raw chicken

Cinnamon and Rum Chicken

  • 8-10 skinless chicken thighs

  • Juice of two limes

  • ¼ cup of dark rum

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground

  • 1 tsp ginger, ground

  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

 In a large bowl, juice limes and add whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add chicken and stir until evenly coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate for 1-3 hours in the fridge. Remove chicken from sauce and discard.

Heat a grill to medium-high heat and brush with oil. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Serve with mango salsa and rice.

Raw chicken in a bowl tossed in marinate next to a cutting board with limes cut in half
Chicken thighs being grilled on a cast iron grill pan
Grilled chicken thighs on a cast iron grill pan
A plate of grill chicken, white rice and mango salsa that is on a cast iron grill pan on a wood table. Next to a glass of wine. A fork and knife is on the left side of the plate