Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This jerk chicken recipe is a succulent, tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
1 cup water
4 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
2 habanero peppers, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions

Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with water and lime juice. Set aside.
Place oil, allspice, thyme, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, ginger, and nutmeg in a blender; blend until well combined. Add onions, green onions, habanero peppers, and garlic; blend until almost smooth.
Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into the bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Stir chicken until well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill, turning frequently and basting often with reserved marinade mixture, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221	Calories
6g	Fat
13g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 474mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 29g	58%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 511mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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