Description
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe delivers bold and authentic flavors with a spicy kick. Marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, this dish is a true taste of the Caribbean.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
Jerk Marinade:
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped (or habanero for milder heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Jerk Marinade: In a blender, combine green onions, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Marinating: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, coat well. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Grilling: Preheat grill. Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Serving: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill over indirect heat and add pimento wood or allspice berries if available.
- Serve with rice and peas, fried plantains, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
