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Jay's Jerk Chicken

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"This is one of my nephew's favorite grilled recipes. Jerk means Jamaican barbecue. This well rounded flavor of sweet, hot, herbal and spicy chicken can be served with rice, beans or pasta. Or just make a chicken sandwich out of it! I also add garlic and a kiwi to the marinade."
Jay's Jerk Chicken Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 424 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the green onions, onion, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Mix for about 15 seconds.
  2. Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill for high heat.
  4. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes, until juices run clear.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 16, 2005 by Drew 
We visit Jamaica once a year, but that isn't enough to get our fill of the awesome jerk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2003 by Esmee 
This was a delicous recipe. I've been to Jamaica and the flavors of this recipe took me back.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2003 by DEANA MANFREDI 
Wow!! Awesome! If I could only quote my husband and my guests...."unbelievable", "awesome",... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2003 by CSANDST1 
This was ok but not great. I will admit though that it may be my fault that this didn't taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 2, 2003 by BOBBESONG 
Very nice recipe, that I've made twice now. I did omit the green onion the second time as I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by GINNYG 
This recipe is excellent! The marinade gave the chicken a really great flavor and color. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 11, 2007 by Nafeasonto 
I cannot reiterate enough. This is the most delicious chicken I have ever tasted. If you use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 2, 2003 by melissa 
This was a great recipe! Those looking for more 'kick' should substitute a habanero pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by TSTAAB 
Very good! As previously suggested, I brought some of the marinade to a slow boil and served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL 
Considering thhe time spent making the marinade, I found the end result sort of mediorce.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Jay's Jerk Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 385

  • Total Fat: 18.2g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg
  • Sodium: 2798mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 39.3g

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