Jerk Chicken Skewers

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4.9

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    468 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Jerk Chicken Skewers

Chicken marinated in a warm spice blend then skewered with red bell pepper, onion and pineapple chunks. Cook on the grill or oven.

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Ingredients

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Jerk Marinade:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 5 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper , ribbed and chopped
  • 6 scallions , chopped
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Skewers:

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups pineapple cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper , cut into large 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion , cut into large sections
  • fresh cilantro , optional for serving
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Instructions

  1. Add the ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup pineapple juice, minced 5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, minced and seeded 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 6 scallions and 1 pinch cinnamon to a food processor or blender and combine on medium speed until no large chunks remain and everything is well blended.
  2. Cut the 1 pound boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and add them to a large prep bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chopped chicken and toss to combine. Reserve the rest of the marinade for grilling, and cover and marinade in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but up to overnight.
  3. Once the chicken is done marinating, spray 8 10-inch metal skewers with cooking spray. Next, begin to skewer the chicken, 2 cups pineapple cubes, 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces and 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces onto each skewer, I like to alternate mine.
  4. Brush the remaining marinade over top of the skewers.
  5. Spray the cool grill with cooking spray to avoid the chicken from sticking. Next, heat the grill to 400°F. Once the grill is heated, add the jerk chicken skewers to the grill and cook 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Once finished, remove from kabobs and serve topped with Fresh Cilantro.
  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Potassium 547mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1313IU (26%) Vitamin C 91mg (101%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Potassium 547mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1313IU 26%
Vitamin C 91mg 101%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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