Jamaican Jerk Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
551 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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The pinnacle of Jamaican cuisine, grilled jerk chicken is packed with flavor. If there was ever a dish that could tell a story of its people this is it. This Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken is, in our opinion, one of the great culinary delights in the world.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken pieces, quarters, or whole spatchcocked
Marinade
- 8-12 Scotch bonnet peppers Stems and seeds removed
- 4 green onions
- 2 Tablespoons Whole All-Spice
- 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 white onion peeled
- ¼ Cup beer
- ¼ Cup White or Dark Rum
- ¼ Cup white vinegar
- 1 Cup brown sugar
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ Jar Grace Hot Pepper Sauce or more to taste
Instructions
- Add the onions, peppers, and garlic to a blender or food processor and blend until chopped.
- Scape down the sides and then add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Reserve about ½ cup of the marinade then add the rest to the chicken. Coat the chicken well and marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare your grill for direct and indirect heat and heat to about 400 degrees.
- Grill the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side, basting with the reserved jerk sauce every few minutes.
- Once the skin in nice and crispy move the chicken to indirect heat and cook until the temperature reaches at least 175-190 for dark meat and just at 165 degrees for white meat.
- Serve warm
Nutrition Information
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Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1086mg
(45%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1086mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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