5.0 from 21 votes
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican , Caribbean
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
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.