5.0 from 9 votes
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken - Homemade jerk chicken recipe that you can grill right at your backyard. Delicious, moist and spicy chicken that everyone loves.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) chicken pieces
Marinade:
- 1 habanero chile stemmed
- 1 bunch scallions cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for grill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove the thigh bones. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine all the Marinade ingredients.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, toss the chicken with the paste, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate overnight.
- On the next day, fire up the grill and brush a bit of oil on the surface. Grill the chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
666mg
(28%)
Potassium
506mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.