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By Tim Higgins
Jerk Chicken
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:50min
The best Jamaican Jerk Chicken including oven and grilling instructions! It's incredibly flavorful thanks to hours of marinating in a vibrant and deliciously seasoned marinade. And who can resist that light char and crave-able spicy kick? A must try recipe!Pair it with coconut rice and fresh pineapple to create a tasty and simple Caribbean meal!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:59:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories208.5 kcal (10%)
Total Fat13.3 g (19%)
Carbs4.4 g (2%)
Sugars2.1 g (2%)
Protein17.3 g (35%)
Sodium419.3 mg (21%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings

10chicken pieces
bone-in, skin on, thighs and legs, trim excess fat and skin

6green onions
cut into 2-inch pieces

4garlic cloves
peeled and smashed

2habanero peppers
or scotch bonnet, stem removed

1.5 inchginger
piece, peeled and sliced

⅓ cupfresh lime juice

¼ cupsoy sauce

1 ½ Tbspbrown sugar

1 Tbspfresh thyme leaves

1 tspfreshly ground black pepper

1 tspground allspice

½ tspground cinnamon

½ tspground nutmeg
Instructions
Step 1
Place chicken pieces in a gallon size resealable bag.
Step 2
Add remaining ingredients to a food processor and plus several times to chop (it should be somewhat coarse). Pour mixture over chicken in bag, seal bag while pressing out excess air then rub marinade over chicken. Let rest in refrigerator 3 - 24 hours.
Step 3
Oven instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 4
Remove chicken from marinade. Arrange pieces on baking sheet leaving space between them. Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 45 - 50 minutes, while broiling during the last few minutes for better browning.
Step 5
Or grill instructions: preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees.) Clean grill grates and rub lightly with oil using tongs and an oiled paper towel.
Step 6
Grill until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally (and reducing burning temperature slightly if it's browning too quickly) about 30 minutes.
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