Jerk Chicken
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating Time
6 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
1349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Jerk Chicken
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How to make jerk chicken! Chicken breasts are marinated in a spicy pepper-filled marinade then grilled to tender, juicy perfection!
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Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1 lime cut into edges
Marinade
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3-4 habanero pepper or jalapeno if desired) seeds and membranes removed
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup white vinegar distilled
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the marinade ingredients. Pulse in the food processor until it is a chunky marinade. Reserve 1/2 cup aside and place in the fridge.
- Place the chicken breasts in a medium bowl and pour the marinade over top. Cover. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight for the best results.
- Lightly oil the grill grate on your grill or BBQ. Preheat to a high temperature. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until it reaches an internal temperature or 165°F for chicken breast or 185°F for dark meat.
- While grilling, brush with the extra marinade for extra flavor, cooking the chunks of peppers etc on top of the chicken like shown. Remove, plate, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1349kcal
(67%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
214g
(428%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
579mg
(193%)
Sodium
10799mg
(450%)
Potassium
4203mg
(89%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1018IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
228mg
(23%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1349kcal | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 214g | 428% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 579mg | 193% |
| Sodium | 10799mg | 450% |
| Potassium | 4203mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1018IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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