Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Jerk Chicken is one of the most popular Jamaican food. It’s incredibly flavorful and super tender and juicy.
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Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 4 green onions chopped
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 habanero peppers (stem removed, and use extra if you prefer extra spicy flavor)
- 1 inch piece ginger sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Instructions
- Place chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blend gently.
- Pour the seasoning mixture on top of the chicken. Mix well, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, and ideally overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Remove chicken from the marinade, and place them onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
211IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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