Island Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Island Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; For Jerk:; 2t ground allspice; 1/2t cinnamon; 3/4t nutmeg; 1T brown sugar; 1 T thyme leaves; 4 hot peppers; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 1 shallot, chopped; 1/4 C lime juice; 2T soy sauce; 3T olive oil; 1T each salt and pepper; Minted Mango Salsa:; 2C mango, small dice; 1 small red onion, small dice; 2T mint, chopped; 1T cilantro, chopped; 1/4 C lime juice; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For Jerk:
2t ground allspice
1/2t cinnamon
3/4t nutmeg
1T brown sugar
1 T thyme leaves
4 hot peppers
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1/4 C lime juice
2T soy sauce
3T olive oil
1T each salt and pepper
Minted Mango Salsa:
2C mango, small dice
1 small red onion, small dice
2T mint, chopped
1T cilantro, chopped
1/4 C lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

1
For Jerk, blend all ingredients. Divide the chicken and marinade between two resealable plastic bags. Seal the bags and press out any excess air. Turn bags over several times to distribute the marinade around the breasts. Pleace in the refrigerator for 6 - 9 hours or up to one day. Remove breasts from bags and grill or pan sear over medium heat until well browned on both sides.
2
Adjust the heat to low until the internal temp reaches 165'.
3
For salsa:
4
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Remove from fridge one hour before serving.

1451

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, For Jerk:, 2t ground allspice, 1/2t cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Island 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.

Island Jerk Chicken

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