Faux Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Faux Jerk Chicken

By: BETHMCAFEE 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

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Wine Riesling
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Beer Beer
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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 311 | Total Fat: 20.9g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Marilyn   view full review
GREAT flavors. I didn't have a chili pepper, so I used some hot chili powder instead. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by QAEDON   view full review
Delicious. But I made a mistake. I shut the lid to my charcoal grill. I didn't grill the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by JHALLMAN   view full review
Great recipe! Don't change a thing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by epiphany101   view full review
Had to impress the in laws- some pretty picky eaters- and this recipe did the trick! Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Katrina   view full review
I made this for company and everyone loved it; 2 asked for the recipe. I adjusted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by ReJean   view full review
This is great. Used the marinade on chicken thighs, then cooked under the broiler. Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Lauren   view full review
I love this recipe! It is one of my absolute favorites and I make it whenever I get a chance....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by MaryElizabeth   view full review
this recipe is great i use a few jalepenos instead a scotch bonnets as we not into really hot....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by LDP5   view full review
This recipe is wonderful! Perfect flavoring and looks great too. I have little kids and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Melissa89n   view full review
Interesting flavor! Brought it to a neighbor's cookout and everyone loved it, even the...

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