Jerk Chicken Thighs Recipe
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5.0
36 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
8
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Jamaican
Jerk Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Quick and tasty Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs Recipe. A healthy, faster version of authentic jerk chicken, using boneless skinless chick thighs.
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Ingredients
- 4-4.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3-4 habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded
- 1 piece fresh ginger (2-inch piece)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice + zest of 3 limes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large gallon zip bag. Place all remaining ingredients in the food processor. Puree on high until well-combined and pasty.
- Pour the jerk marinade over the chicken in the zip bag. Close the bag tightly and gently massage the bag to ensure all the chicken thighs are coated in marinade. Refrigerate for 3 to 48 hours. (The longer the marinade time, the more complex and spicy the chicken will taste.)
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 350-400 degrees F. Once hot, carefully brush the grates with oil. Take the chicken out of the bag with tongs and grill for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve warm!
Notes
- Jerk Chicken is supposed to be extremely spicy and flavorful. If you are worried the heat level, use 2-3 habaneros, then shake the marinade off the pieces of chicken as you set them on the grill. Marinading for less time will also lessen the spice level.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1thigh
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1303mg
(54%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
37.4mg
(42%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1thigh | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 37.4mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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