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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken is packed full of flavor and tons of heat. If you are in the mood for something different you need to give this dish a try.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion quartered
- 3 green onions cut in half
- 1-2 habanero peppers seeded
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- olive oil
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor add yellow onion, green onions, Habenero pepper, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, thyme, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, and salt.
- Blend just until combined and the onion has broken down.
- Drizzle in enough olive oil to make a thick marinade.
- Pour marinade into a large 1-gallon ziptop bag and add chicken.
- Secure the top of the bag and move the chicken around in the bag to make sure it's completely coated.
- Add bag to a bowl or dish and marinate overnight or at least 4 hours. Keeping the bag in a bowl/dish helps keep your fridge clean in case there is a leak in the bag.
- Once the chicken is done marinading heat your grill to medium heat. Since you are using bone-in chicken you need to cook it long enough to fully cook the inside meat without burning the outside.
- Grill for about 30-35 minutes until the outside of the chicken is crisp and the inside is fully cooked.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro and a wedge of lime if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
1026mg
(43%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.