READY IN 8+ hrs

Jamaican Jerked Chicken

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"Spicy marinated chicken." — Cathy Anderson

Directions

Combine green onions, orange juice, ginger, hot pepper, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon and cloves. Add chicken, and marinate for 8 hours.
Prepare barbecue, medium heat. Cook chicken, and drizzle with left over marinade that has been boiled for 2 to 3 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 30 mins

Footnotes

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
British English recipe for Jamaican Barbecued Chicken.
French recipe for Poulet a la Jamaicaine au barbecue.
Australian recipe for Jamaican Barbecued Chicken.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 21, 2009

This isn't bad but let me give you guys a little tip. You don't have to use all these ingredients to get jerk chicken. All you have to use is jerk seasoning, onion, thyme, a few pimento seedsand hot peppers. Just add enough powder seasoning that will give it taste. Then use a fork to put some holes in the chicken so that the inside of the chicken can soak up some of the seasoning. Preferably leave it over night in the fridge so that it can marinate and taste better. Then take it out about 30mins prior to cooking then just put it on the grill for about up to and hour or less. Then serve That's the Jamaican recipe I know because I'm Jamaican

—Queenbee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 08, 2013

All I can say is this recipe is interesting. It's not something I'd make again, as my boyfriend didn't care for it either.

—smarie07

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70 Ratings

Jul 25, 2005

When I first tasted this, I thought there was too much cinnamon. I was wrong, it is just right! More than one tablespoon fresh jalapeno pepper should be used. Also, instead of orange juice, I used orange juice concentrate for a more intense orange flavor. That worked really well!

—SELEA

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Jan 25, 2004

This is just the best chicken recipe I have tried! Yum,Yum,Yum,Yummmmmmmm,YUM. Watch the cilli though,as you can add as much or as little as you like.

—JANBICKERS

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Dec 12, 2004

great recipe... and the only one to use a whole chicken cut into pieces. real jerk chicken is not supposed to be boneless and skinless. this was great... not too spicy...

—KAREBEAR92179

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Jan 25, 2004

This is a very tasty recipe. Perfect to cook on the grill. My kids thought it was a little spicy but they ate the chicken anyway!

—Isa

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Jun 30, 2009

This was awesome. I did use it on pork instead of chicken but I did read that Jamaican Jerk is traditionally made with goat or pork rather than chicken anyway. Upon grilling, it takes on a just lovely aroma. We topped it with the Hot Banana Salsa from the website. I liked it--it was fresh and healthy and aromatic. My husband added some hickory chips while grilling. I don't know how much of a difference that really makes. It was yummy.

—mabcat

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Feb 19, 2004

to put it simply loved it

—CHEEZX

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Nutrition

Calories
834 kcal
42%

Carbohydrates
4.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
284 mg
95%

Fat
57.2 g
88%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
71.1 g
142%

Sodium
568 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Jamaican Jerked Chicken

Serving Size: 1/3 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 834
Calories from Fat: 515

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.2g 88 %
Saturated Fat 16.4g 82 %
Cholesterol 284mg 95 %
Sodium 568mg 23 %
Potassium 808mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 71.1g 142 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 301 %
Vitamin B6 86 %
Magnesium 30 %
Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.