Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Jerk chicken is the perfect Caribbean dish. If you want some spicy, sweet, juicy, tender, and delicious chicken, you have to try this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 10 chicken pieces bone-in and skin-on thighs and legs work great - use about 3 lbs and trim excess fat and skin
- 6 green onions roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 2 Jalapeno peppers seeds and stem removed
- 2 red chiles seeds and stem removed
- 1 1/2 - inch piece ginger peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
- 1 lime zested
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Instructions
Marinate:
- Place chicken pieces in a gallon-size Ziploc resealable bag.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse to chop until you get to a coarse consistency; do not make it into a sauce.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, press out excess air, and close the bag. Shake it well to get the marinade on all the chicken pieces—Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange it on the prepared baking sheet; make sure the pieces do not touch each other.
- Bake it until cooked through, for about 45 - 50 minutes, and broil during the last few minutes until it is just crispy on the outside; watch it closely so as not to burn it.
Grill Instructions:
- Preheat a gas grill to about 400 degrees. Clean the grates and rub them lightly with oil.
- Arrange the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally for about 30 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve the chicken with rice and fresh lime wedges, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
833IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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