Jerk Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinade time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
79 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Caribbean
Jerk Chicken
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Jerk Chicken is a delightful Caribbean chicken recipe that is spicy, sweet, zesty, and has the most delicious crispy skin. Marinating the chicken overnight makes it flavorful and juicy.
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 chopped habanero or serrano peppers
- 1 juiced lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, ½ tablespoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 3 chopped habanero or serrano peppers, 1 juiced lime, and ¼ cup olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs to a large sealable Ziplock bag.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 12-24 hours. I like to rotate the bag once halfway through just so the marinade is evenly distributed.
- Oil the grill's grate and cook the chicken pieces over medium-high heat until they're cooked through, about 25 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahreneheit. Oven method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish or a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast the chicken for 35-45 minutes. For extra crispy skin, broil it for a few minutes at the end if needed.
- Serve the chicken with chopped scallions, for garnish.
Notes
- This chicken is meant to be spicy. If you want a milder version, use one jalapeno pepper instead of the suggested spicier peppers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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