Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne; 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons ground sage; ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 ½ tablespoons ground sea salt; 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon white sugar; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup soy sauce (I use Kikkoman); ¾ cup white vinegar; 1 cup orange juice; 1 lime, juice of; 1 habanero pepper, finely chopped and seeded (these peppers are extremely hot so adjust if needed but the flavor cannot be duplicated by any other); 1 cup chopped onion; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 4 -8 chicken breasts, thighs legs

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground sage
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ tablespoons ground sea salt
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce (I use Kikkoman)
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 habanero pepper, finely chopped and seeded (these peppers are extremely hot so adjust if needed but the flavor cannot be duplicated by any other)
1 cup chopped onion
3 scallions, finely chopped
4 -8 chicken breasts, thighs legs

1
In a large bowl combine spices.
2
In another medium sized bowl combine olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, habanero, onion, and scallion.
3
Slowly add the wet to the dry and wisk together.
4
Add the chicken, cover and marinate overnight.
5
Remove chicken from marinade and grill until done.
6
(165 degrees internal tempurature).
7
Boil the rest of the marinade and use as a dipping sauce.
8
Serve with baked potato and green beans.
9
Enjoy!

411

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne, 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, 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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