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 tablespoon allspice ground; 1 tablespoon thyme dried; 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1 1/2 teaspoon sage ground; 3/4 teaspoons nutmeg ground; 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon ground; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil olive; 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari; 3/4 cups vinegar white; 1/2 cup oranges juice; 1 each limes juice; 1 each scotch bonnet chile peppers scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, finely chopped; 1 cup onions chopped; 3 each onions green, finely chopped; 4 each chicken breasts, 6-8 oz each, trimmed of fat

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon allspice ground
1 tablespoon thyme dried
1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1 1/2 teaspoon sage ground
3/4 teaspoons nutmeg ground
3/4 teaspoons cinnamon ground
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil olive
1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari
3/4 cups vinegar white
1/2 cup oranges juice
1 each limes juice
1 each scotch bonnet chile peppers scotch bonnet pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 cup onions chopped
3 each onions green, finely chopped
4 each chicken breasts, 6-8 oz each, trimmed of fat

1
In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
2
With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
3
Add the scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.
4
Add the chicken breasts, cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible.
5
Preheat an outdoor grill.
6
Remove the breasts from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
7
While grilling, baste with the marinade.
8
Heat the leftover marinade and serve on the side for dipping.
9
NOTE: This recipe is not as hot as you would find in Jamaica.
10
For that authentic flavor, double the quantity of dry spices.

437

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon allspice ground, 1 tablespoon thyme dried, 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 x black pepper freshly ground, 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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