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Faux Jerk Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: BETHMCAFEE      PHOTO BY: Shannon :)

"This recipe is a family favorite that is sweet and spicy! The taste is a welcome change from the everyday chicken dish. The longer you marinate, the better the flavor. Serve with a saffron rice."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Day 35 Min
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Original recipe yield: 4 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup minced green onions with tops
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
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Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by JHALLMAN
Great recipe! Don't change a thing!

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Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Marilyn
GREAT flavors. I didn't have a chili pepper, so I used some hot chili powder instead. I used 1 T oil instead of 1/3 cup since I wasn't putting it on the grill, and I'm working off those Christmas pounds. I cubed the chicken and seared it in a nonstick pan with Pam. I served it on top of grilled sweet onions, red and yellow peppers and fresh tomatoes. With some brown rice on the side, it was pretty ANd tasty AND healthy. My husband, who prefers not to experiment, even liked it. I only have one regret: that I didn't take a picture to post because it was so pretty.

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Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Katrina
I made this for company and everyone loved it; 2 asked for the recipe. I adjusted the servings for 12 and baked it in the oven for an hour plus as the pieces were rather big.

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Recipe Submitter:

BETHMCAFEE
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Satsuma, Alabama, USA
Living In: Elberton, Georgia, USA
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 311

  • Total Fat: 20.9g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 351mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 24.9g

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