5 from 3 votes
Jerk Chicken
How to make jerk chicken! Chicken breasts are marinated in a spicy pepper-filled marinade then grilled to tender, juicy perfection!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
6 hrs
Servings:
4
Calories:
1349 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1349
% 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.