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Jamaican jerk chicken
Packed with flavor, Jamaican jerk chicken is a classic grilling recipe that you need tot ry. Easier to make than you might think, too.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 548 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger approx a 1in/2.5cm piece
- ½ red onion small, or around 3-4 scallions/spring onions
- 2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lime juice and zest ie from 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for mild, or 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stem removed, for hot
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs 700g, approx, 4-6 thighs
Instructions
- If using a blender/small food processor, peel the garlic, ginger and onion then put in the machine with the allspice, thyme, soy sauce, honey, lime, cayenne/chili, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend until fairly smooth. Alternatively chop the garlic, ginger and onion finely or grate them them mix with the other ingredients.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken thighs. Make sure the chicken is well covered and leave refrigerated overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Grill over a medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, around 10 minutes on each side, turning every few minutes to avoid them sticking.
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Notes
- Note preparation time doesn't include marinading time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
540mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
9.3mg
(10%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.