Jamaican Jerk Chicken
A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican jerk chicken recipe that captures the essence of Caribbean cooking, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 84 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, jerk seasoning, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped scallions and serve.
Notes
Marinate overnight for best flavor. Ensure your grill is heated properly to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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