Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken - Homemade jerk chicken recipe that you can grill right at your backyard. Delicious, moist and spicy chicken that everyone loves.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (1kg) chicken pieces
Marinade:
- 1 habanero chile stemmed
- 1 bunch scallions cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for grill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove the thigh bones. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine all the Marinade ingredients.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, toss the chicken with the paste, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate overnight.
- On the next day, fire up the grill and brush a bit of oil on the surface. Grill the chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg