Pacific Rim Chicken With Wild West Sauce

Ingredients

Chicken with Marinade

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salad oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Wild West Sauce

• 1 firm ripe mango
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste or lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon regular black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a 1 gallon plastic food bag mix all of the above ingredients with the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat meat. Chill at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours turning bag occasionally.

2. 2

   Prepare BBQ. When medium hot lay chicken breasts on grill. Cook turning occasionally until cooked thoroughly. Baste chicken often with marinade during the 1st 5 minutes of cooking and then DISCARD the remaining marinade.

3. 3

   Spoon Wild West Sauce equally onto plate. Set a chicken breast in sauce serve with rice and vegetables.

4. 4

   For Sauce:.

5. 5

   In a 2-3 quart sauce pan combine the mango and the remaining ingredients. Bing to a boil of medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced to 2 cups, about 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into a blender and whirl until smooth. Serve warm If making up to 2 days ahead, let cool, then chill airtight; reheat until steaming. (can be made up to 2 days ahead).