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Caribbean Jerk Skillet Chicken
Marinate in the morning for a quick dinner at night! Caribbean Jerk Skillet Chicken has AMAZING flavor. It's both tangy and sweet.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Lime slices for serving if desired
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with the salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl mix together the allspice, cinnamon, thyme, brown sugar, hot sauce, and lime juice.
- Place chicken breasts in dish and pour the marinade mixture over top.
- Wrap the top of the dish of chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Take the chicken breasts out of the marinating dish allowing the excess marinade to drip off of the chicken before placing it in the skillet.
- Cook for about 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, it is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reads 165°Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken breasts sliced over a bed of rice with steamed vegetables. This chicken is also great served sliced on top of a green salad or use slices of it to top a pizza.
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Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 pieces of chicken, with 1 serving piece of chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
731mg
(30%)
Potassium
910mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.