Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    247 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken

A zesty lime and island-spiced marinade gives this easy grilled jamaican jerk chicken tons of bold flavor and a juicy, tender center.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • Juice of 4 limes (about 5-6 tablespoons)
  • 2 green onions roughly chopped
  • 4 habanero chili's (stems and seeds removed), roughly chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Combine oil, lime juice, and next 9 ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Transfer remaining mixture into a large resealable bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and chill for 3-8 hours.
  2. Grease and preheat grill. Remove chicken from bag, discard the bag and remaining marinade. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes on each side.
  3. Brush reserved sauce over the chicken and grill 2-3 minutes longer on each side until cooked through (large chicken breasts may need some additional grilling time) Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Prep and cooking time do not include 3-8 hours of marinating time for chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 521mg (22%) Potassium 455mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 132IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 521mg 22%
Potassium 455mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 132IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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