Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large shallots, minced; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch ginger, root peeled and minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Servings: persons

3 large shallots, minced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, root peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

1
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the meat. Set aside.
2
On a cutting board, slice the chicken thighs into 2 inch chunks. Place the chunks into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade in the plastic bag, seal, and move it all around with your hands, to ensure that the meat is completely covered. Refrigerate overnight.
3
To assemble the skewers, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Place chicken on skewers. Preheat a grill to medium heat, and grill until meat is cooked through (about 8 minutes in a covered grill, turning once). Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large shallots, minced, 3 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 inch ginger, root peeled and minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers 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 Skewers

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