Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 habanero chile peppers, seeded and chopped*; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut up**

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 habanero chile peppers, seeded and chopped*
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut up**

1
Combine first 13 ingredients in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 24 hours.
2
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Prepare fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on 1 side of grill, leaving the other side empty. Place rack on grill. Arrange chicken over empty side, and grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) 25 minutes. Place chicken in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until done.
5
*1 tablespoon habanero hot sauce may be sustituted for habanero chile peppers.
6
**4 pounds chicken pieces may be sustituted for whole chicken.

165

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Carbs

Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 2 habanero chile peppers, seeded and chopped*, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Jamaican 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.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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