Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 1/3 cup diced yellow onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 habanero pepper, quartered; 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; Plantains:; 2 soft black plantains (about 1 pound); 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Chicken:
1/3 cup diced yellow onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 habanero pepper, quartered
6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Plantains:
2 soft black plantains (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

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To prepare chicken, combine first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 30 times or until finely chopped. Spoon onion mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.
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Prepare grill.
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Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done.
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To prepare plantains, peel plantains, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook plantains in boiling water 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Combine plantains, coconut milk, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; mash to desired consistency. Place 1/3 cup plantain mixture on each of 6 plates, and top each serving with 1 chicken breast half.
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400

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 1/3 cup diced yellow onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Jerk Chicken

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