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Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken
This jerk seasoning is BURSTING with amazing Caribbean flavors- spicy, savory, salty, sweet, and extremely aromatic with the addition of allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Use the seasoning on grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables, or mix with melted butter and brush on corn on the cob. You will want to put it on EVERYTHING!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken drumsticks or thighs, or breasts
- 4 ears corn husked
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 scallions sliced thinly and finely chopped
- 1 large or 2 small jalapenos finely chopped de-seed if you do not want it to be spicy
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except for the chicken and corn) in a gallon-sized freezer bag, bowl, or container. Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning.
- Add chicken to bag or bowl; toss to coat.
- Marinate in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, but preferably overnight.
- Sear chicken skin-side down on grill pan or heavy skillet for approximately 2 minutes. Grill on other side for approximately 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to baking sheet (or keep in skillet if oven proof). Bake the chicken at 375 for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked. (alternatively, you can bake the chicken for the entire time for 30 minutes, or until cooked.)
- Meanwhile, cook corn however you like (I recommend boiling or grilling).
- When chicken and corn are ready, mix melted butter with reserved jerk seasoning and brush on corn.
- Eat with lots of napkins.
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Notes
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
953mg
(40%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 953mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.