Bob Marley'S Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Bob Marley'S Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Jerk Marinade; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 lbs chicken breasts, dice 1/2-inch thick; 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours; CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE; 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers; 3/4 - 1 cup sour cream; 3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/8 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt (or less to taste); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Servings: persons

Jerk Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 lbs chicken breasts, dice 1/2-inch thick
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours
CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE
1 1/2 lbs cucumbers
3/4 - 1 cup sour cream
3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt (or less to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped garlic

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Marinade:
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Mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor.
3
Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer(about 4 pieces). Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
4
Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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For the dipping sauce:
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Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender. Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Jerk Marinade, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Bob Marley'S Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bob Marley'S Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers

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