Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This jerk chicken recipe is a succulent, tropical treat. You’ll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped green onions
  • 2 habanero peppers, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with water and lime juice. Set aside.

Step 2
Place oil, allspice, thyme, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, ginger, and nutmeg in a blender; blend until well combined. Add onions, green onions, habanero peppers, and garlic; blend until almost smooth.

Step 3
Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into the bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Stir chicken until well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 5
Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill, turning frequently and basting often with reserved marinade mixture, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221
Calories
6g
Fat
13g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol68mg 23%
Sodium474mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars4g
Protein29g
Vitamin C24mg 122%
Calcium78mg 6%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium511mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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