Jerk Chicken Thighs with Avocado Mango Salsa
User Reviews
4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Jerk Chicken Thighs with Avocado Mango Salsa
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Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a homemade Jerk seasoning sauce, grilled, then topped with a fresh avocado and mango salsa that is out of this world!
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Ingredients
CHICKEN MARINADE:
- 6 chicken thigh can substitute chicken breasts, boneless skinless, about 1 1/2 lbs
- 6 green onion roughly chopped, white root ends cut off
- 1 jalapeno pepper roughly chopped, ribs and seeds removed
- 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
AVOCADO MANGO SALSA:
- 1-2 ripe Mango
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely diced, seeds and ribs removed
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup cilantro minced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
- 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs to a large resealable plastic bag. Add all other marinade ingredients to a blender or food process and pulse several times until it's semi-smooth. Pour marinade into bag with chicken, seal and place in the refrigerator for 3-8 hours.
- To a small mixing bowl, add salsa ingredients and toss to combine. Set aside while you cook the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Remove chicken from marinade, patting lightly with paper towels to remove excess marinade, then place chicken in skillet. Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Set chicken aside to rest for several minutes, then serve with a couple of spoonfuls of avocado mango salsa over the top.
Notes
- Prep time includes a 3 hour marinating time
- To grill chicken: Grill on MED to MED-HIGH heat for 4-5 minutes per side on lightly oiled grill grates.
- For a spicier marinade: Leave the seeds in the jalapeño, or substitute a habanero pepper (or even the traditional scotch bonnet)
- To serve over rice: I highly recommend this Coconut Rice
- Alternatively, you can skip the marinating and dip the chicken in the sauce and cook it right away (which will make the prep time only 10 minutes). This will reduce the flavor, but is an option if you're running short on time!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
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