Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 spring onions; 1 large mango, ripe; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons nutmeg, grated; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons malt vinegar (white distilled); 1 tablespoon oil; 4 lbs chicken pieces (use your favorite chicken pieces, thigh and legs work best)

Servings: persons

6 spring onions
1 large mango, ripe
2 scotch bonnet peppers
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg, grated
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons malt vinegar (white distilled)
1 tablespoon oil
4 lbs chicken pieces (use your favorite chicken pieces, thigh and legs work best)

1
Place the ingredients for the jerk seasoning into a blender and blend to a thick paste.
2
Pour marinate into a shallow baking dish or sealable plastic bag.
3
Add chicken and turn to coat.
4
Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate in jerk seasoning for between 4 hours to overnight.
5
Preheat grill.
6
Remove chicken from jerk marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Place chicken on grill cooking approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side (or until done), basting periodically with remaining jerk marinade.

899

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 spring onions, 1 large mango, ripe, 2 scotch bonnet peppers, 2 tablespoons dark rum, 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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