Jerk Chicken Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Loaded with spice and fresh flavor, this Jerk Chicken Recipe is so addictively good! Make it in a skillet or grill it outside, this easy chicken recipe is perfect for summer entertaining or healthy dinners any time of the year.
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Ingredients
- 2 green onions roughly chopped
- 1 chipotle pepper with adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger peeled
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts *see note 1
Salsa:
- 4 large plum tomatoes diced
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Place the first 9 ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Place chicken into a Ziploc bag together with the marinade. Seal and mix thoroughly through the bag. Allow the chicken to marinate for 1 hour, or overnight.
- To make the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Preheat a skillet, grill pan, or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until charred and no longer pink on the inside. about 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
Notes
- Use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs! Thighs will be juicier and breasts are a leaner cut of meat. They are both delicious options for this Jerk Chicken Recipe.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep it nice and juicy!
- Make everything ahead of time! I like to prep everything the evening or morning before to allow all of the flavors to develop in both the meat and the salsa.
- Make double and freeze half. This is a great hack if you are a busy household! I make double and freeze the jerk chicken recipe in the ziplock bag while it marinates. Then I can use it up to 3 months later. Just thaw it overnight until it's completely defrosted and cook!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1116mg
(47%)
Potassium
928mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
938IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 928mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 938IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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