Jamaican Jerked Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. soy sauce; 1 c. fresh squeezed lime juice; 1 c. thinly sliced fresh ginger; 1/2 c. chopped fresh garlic; 4 green onions, trimmed and roughly cut; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded; 1 c. apple cider vinegar; 1/2 to 3/4 c. dark brown sugar; 1/2 c. Crisco oil; 1/4 c. ground allspice; 2 Tbsp. light molasses; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. each nutmeg, cloves, black pepper and cayenne

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. soy sauce
1 c. fresh squeezed lime juice
1 c. thinly sliced fresh ginger
1/2 c. chopped fresh garlic
4 green onions, trimmed and roughly cut
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 c. apple cider vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. Crisco oil
1/4 c. ground allspice
2 Tbsp. light molasses
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. each nutmeg, cloves, black pepper and cayenne

1
Place soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, onions and peppers in food processor.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Transfer to mixing bowl.
4
Stir in vinegar, brown sugar, Crisco, allspice, molasses, cinnamon, thyme, pepper, nutmeg and cloves.
5
Let stand 30 minutes.
6
Adjust seasonings with soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar.
7
Marinade should be spicy, gingery, mildly hot and slightly sweet and sour.
8
Place 16 to 24 chicken thighs with skin removed in large resealable plastic bag.
9
Pour marinade over chicken.
10
Seal bag.
11
Refrigerate 2 days.
12
Turn occasionally. Grill or broil; turn frequently to avoid charring.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. soy sauce, 1 c. fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 c. thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1/2 c. chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerked 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 Jerked Chicken

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