Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breasts without skin; 1 tsp. whole cloves; 1 tsp. peppercorns; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 lg. Spanish onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1 tbsp. chopped jalapeno; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 1/4 cup lime juice

Servings: persons

1 lb. chicken breasts without skin
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. peppercorns
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 lg. Spanish onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tbsp. chopped jalapeno
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 cup lime juice

1
First, prepare the marinade.
2
Crush whole cloves and peppercorns in a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
3
(Blender might work, too).
4
Combine with all other ingredients, except chicken in a blender or food processor.
5
Blend until the marinade is thick and smooth, with no chunks in it.
6
Place the chicken in a non-metal container.
7
A glass bowl is good; so are ziplock bags.
8
Pour the marinade over the chicken.
9
Marinate, refrigerated, for 8 hours or overnight.
10
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
11
Discard the marinade.
12
Cook the chicken on a grill 6 minutes on each side, or until there is no trace of pink inside.
13
Or, cook in a lightly-oiled cast iron pan over high heat.
14
(You could broil it in the oven, too.)
15
Slice into strips before serving, if you wish.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. chicken breasts without skin, 1 tsp. whole cloves, 1 tsp. peppercorns, 1/2 cup 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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