Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice (about one lime); 1 white onion, chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely diced; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 8 8 chicken thighs or 8 chicken drumsticks

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice (about one lime)
1 white onion, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely diced
3 green onions, finely chopped
8 8 chicken thighs or 8 chicken drumsticks

1
In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
2
With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
3
Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.
4
Place chicken into one-gallon plastic freezer bag; pour marinade into bag; remove excess air from bag and seal. Marinate for at least 12 hours, turning bag every 6 hours -- marinate longer if possible, up to three days!
5
Preheat an outdoor grill.
6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Jerk Chicken 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.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

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