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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Savory Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bursting with Flavor

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe offers a delicious and spicy burst of Caribbean flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 5 to 6 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces green onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 pieces jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut into large pieces
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • food processor
  • Large Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • resealable bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jamaican Jerk Chicken
  1. Prepare your chicken pieces. If using bone-in cuts, pierce the flesh a few times with a fork. For boneless chicken, pound the meat to an even thickness and pat dry.
  2. Combine green onions, garlic, jalapeños, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, thyme, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth to make the marinade.
  3. Coat your chicken pieces generously with the marinade. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 375°F. Arrange the marinated chicken on the grill or a baking sheet. Grill bone-in chicken for 25-35 minutes or bake for 25-45 minutes. Boneless chicken cooks in 8-12 minutes on the grill or 15-25 minutes in the oven.
  5. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove from the heat and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F.

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