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Jerk Chicken Recipe + Marinade

This Easy Jerk Chicken recipe is so flavorful! Succulent grilled chicken, seasoned with the best homemade jerk marinade - so good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients

For the Jerk Chicken Marinade
  • 2 green onions roughly chopped
  • ½ onion roughly chopped
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero peppers
  • 1 small knob fresh ginger peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ tablespoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 2 cups diced pineapple fresh is best but any will do
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper diced
  • ¼ red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place all the marinade ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor or blender. Pulse/blend until the mixture is mostly smooth.
  2. Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or bowl and pour in the marinade. Toss chicken in the marinade until well-coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight, which will bring out the best flavor.
  3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 10-15 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
  4. Stir together all ingredients for the pineapple salsa. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Spoon over chicken and enjoy.

Notes

  • Storage: Store jerk chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Ideally use fresh ingredients for best flavor, where possible. The flavor is so much stronger.
  • Remove the ribs and seeds of the peppers to reduce the spiciness of the marinade.
  • Allow enough time to marinate so those flavors can really soak into the chicken - at least 1 hour, preferably more.
  • Before grilling the chicken, rub some oil on the grill to avoid sticking.
  • Check doneness by using a meat thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, it should read at least 165°F

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Potassium 744mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 198IU (4%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Potassium 744mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 198IU 4%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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