Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic to a blender or food processor and blend until chopped.
  2. Scape down the sides and then add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare your grill for direct and indirect heat and heat to about 400 degrees.
  5. Grill the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side, basting with the reserved jerk sauce every few minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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