Jamaican Jerk Island Kabobs Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Island Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green onions; 1 jalapeno chile; 1 tbsp. chopped, peeled gingerroot; 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. Worcestershire; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 3 tsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; .⅓ tsp. salt; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves; 2 medium red peppers

Servings: persons

2 green onions
1 jalapeno chile
1 tbsp. chopped, peeled gingerroot
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
3 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
.⅓ tsp. salt
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 medium red peppers

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In blender at high speed, blend green onions, jalapeno chile, ginger, vinegar, Worcestershire, allspice, thyme, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined.
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Place chicken chunks in small bowl or zip-tight plastic bag with green-onion mixture, turning to coat.
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Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in small bowl, toss pepper pieces with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside.
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Preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.
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On 4 all-metal skewers, alternately thread chicken and pepper.
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Place kabobs on rack in broiling pan.
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Brush kabobs with any remaining marinade.
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Place pan in broiler at closest position to source of heat; broil kabobs 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside, turning once.
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Each serving: About 195 calories, 27 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat (1 g saturated), 72 mg cholesterol, 385 mg sodium.
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Note: If you like spicy-hot food, leave some or all of the seeds in the jalapeno chile.
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Photograph by Alan Richardson

264

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green onions, 1 jalapeno chile, 1 tbsp. chopped, peeled gingerroot, 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Island Kabobs falls under the General 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.

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Jamaican Jerk Island Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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