Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon allspice; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari; 1 lime; 1 cup white onion chopped; 5 garlic cloves peeled and crushed

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari
1 lime
1 cup white onion chopped
5 garlic cloves peeled and crushed

1
Combine the first 8 ingredients (the seasonings) into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and lime juice
2
Slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. Mix in green onions, white onions and garlic cloves, then add the chicken breasts into the bowl, turning over to cover completely in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, and up to overnight.
3
Grill or broil chicken for 4-5 minutes a side, brushing the marinade over while grilling. When no longer pink in the middle, remove to a plate, and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite BBQ or hot sauce.

566

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon allspice, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon sugar, 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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