Grilled Island Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Island Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caribbean jerk marinade; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme (not powdered); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 scotch bonnet peppers or 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsley chopped; 1 bunch green onion, trimmed and coarsley chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces

Servings: persons

Caribbean jerk marinade
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme (not powdered)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 scotch bonnet peppers or 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsley chopped
1 bunch green onion, trimmed and coarsley chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces

1
To make Marinade:
2
Combine all ingredients except chicken in food processor or blender; Process until smooth.
3
Use immediately or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
4
Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups jerk marinade.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for basting.
6
Put chicken pieces into large self sealing food storage bag.
7
Pour on remaining 1 cup of marinade and rub it in well.
8
Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours and as long as 24 hours, turning occasionally.
9
Heat grill to medium-high; oil the grates.
10
Lift chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off; discard marinade.
11
Place on grill and cover.
12
Cook, turing occasionally, until chicken is blackened in spots, about ten minutes.
13
Move chicken to a cooler part of grill and continue to cook covered, basting from time to time with reserved marinade until chicken is cooked through; 10-15 minutes more.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caribbean jerk marinade, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme (not powdered), and more.

Yes, Grilled Island Style 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.

Grilled Island Style Chicken

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