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Jerk Chicken pieces on a white platter, with lime wedges and chopped green onions.

Jerk Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine caribbean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine Scotch bonnet peppers, onion, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, vegetable oil, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the jerk marinade.
    Combining green onions, garlic, and spices in a blender for jerk chicken marinade.
  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to marinate.
    Pouring jerk marinade over raw chicken pieces for Jerk Chicken in a large bowl.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill for about 20 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Raw chicken pieces marinating in a bowl with jerk seasoning for Jerk Chicken.
  • Serve the jerk chicken hot, garnished with additional lime wedges and fresh green onions if desired.
    Grilling jerk chicken pieces on a black grill pan, showing distinct char marks.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 633mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chicken, jerk chicken
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