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Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
Jerk Chicken is one of the most popular Jamaican food. It’s incredibly flavorful and super tender and juicy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Jamaican , Caribbean
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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.