Jerk Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Jerk sauce and marinade for chicken; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less intense heat); 2 jalapeno, chopped (remove the seeds for less intense heat); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons Jamaican allspice (whole); 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Vietnamese); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; Zest of 1 lime; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 pounds chicken, cut into chunks; Grilling the chicken; 12 to 16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water (the number of skewers depends on how many pieces you put on each skewer.); Marinated jerk chicken; Reserved jerk sauce

Servings: persons

Jerk sauce and marinade for chicken
1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less intense heat)
2 jalapeno, chopped (remove the seeds for less intense heat)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons Jamaican allspice (whole)
3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Vietnamese)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
Zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 pounds chicken, cut into chunks
Grilling the chicken
12 to 16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water (the number of skewers depends on how many pieces you put on each skewer.)
Marinated jerk chicken
Reserved jerk sauce

1
Chop your peppers, removing seeds if desired. In a mortar, smash the Jamaican allspice. Add everything to a blender and blend until incorporated. To a large ziplock bag add the chicken and enough of the jerk sauce to completely cover the chicken. Smash it around in the bag so that the sauce covers every piece of chicken, Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight is even better.
2
After the chicken has been marinating for at least four hours, remove from refrigerator. Place 4 to 6 pieces on your wet bamboo skewer. Either grill, broil in the oven, or grill on the stovetop -- I highly recommend grilling. When the grill is hot, brush with oil and place each skewer on the grill. Baste with more jerk sauce. Depending on your grill, it should only take 3 minutes per side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Jerk sauce and marinade for chicken, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less intense heat), 2 jalapeno, chopped (remove the seeds for less intense heat), 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken Kebabs 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 Kebabs

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