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Jerk Chicken

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This jerk chicken features a bold marinade of allspice, thyme, and cayenne pepper that infuses the chicken with deep, spicy flavors. The chicken is marinated for at least an hour to allow the spices to penetrate the meat before being grilled or broiled. It is a flavorful and satisfying main dish perfect for entertaining or a hearty family dinner.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 444.1
Description
This jerk chicken features a bold marinade of allspice, thyme, and cayenne pepper that infuses the chicken with deep, spicy flavors. The chicken is marinated for at least an hour to allow the spices to penetrate the meat before being grilled or broiled. It is a flavorful and satisfying main dish perfect for entertaining or a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon Grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Soya sauce
  • 3/4 cup Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 cup Minced onion
  • 3 ea Green onions
  • 4 ea Chicken breasts, halves
Directions
  1. 1
    In large glass or ceramic bowl
  2. 2
    combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
  3. 3
    Slowly whisk in soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice.
  4. 4
    In slow stream whisk in olive oil.
  5. 5
    Add onion and green onion.
  6. 6
    Combine well.
  7. 7
    Add chicken and allow to marinate 1 hour at room temperature or over night, covered in refrigerator.
  8. 8
    If using outdoor grill toss 1 or 2 bay leaves on coals.
  9. 9
    Grill chicken 6 min.
  10. 10
    each side.
  11. 11
    Chicken may also be broiled indoors 5-6 min.
  12. 12
    each side.
  13. 13
    Either way, brush well with marinate while cooking.
  14. 14
    For hotter flavour, double amounts of first 7 ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 444.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.7g31%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
Sodium 1500.0mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g11%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
Sugars 13.4g
Protein 35.2g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, black, breasts, broiling, cayenne, chicken, cinnamon, dried, garlic, grated, green, grilling, ground, halves, jerk, juice, main, mediterranean, minced, nutmeg
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