4.9 from 75 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Grease and preheat grill. Remove chicken from bag, discard the bag and remaining marinade. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes on each side.
- 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.
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Notes
- Prep and cooking time do not include 3-8 hours of marinating time for chicken.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.