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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Yardie      PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 6 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 habanero peppers, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  3. Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  5. Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JBALLERINI
Excellent recipe for traditional jerk seasoning. The most important step is to marinate. The longer the better! Dont forget to get the jerk effect slow roast over coals and hardwood such as pimento or hickory.

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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BISTRO
POOR TASTE; LONG TIME TO MAKE. VERY POOR COMPARED TO AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN CHICKEN.

11 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by rugby1212
this is a favorite of myself and my boyfriend. i have used the marinade/paste in many ways. chicken in a pan, roasted chicken thighs, ect. this recipe compares to one at my favorite restaurant. i love it!!! i usually serve plantains and rice with this meal.

8 users found this review helpful


 
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 220

  • Total Fat: 6.4g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg
  • Sodium: 474mg
  • Total Carbs: 13g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 28.8g

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