Jay’s Jerk Chicken

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 5
Jay's Jerk Chicken: Spicy, tangy and sweet grilled chicken recipe from the Caribbeans
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

4h 22min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
6g
Fat
12g
Jerk chicken is a popular dish from the Caribbean that has become a famous barbecue dish amongst food lovers worldwide. Jay's Jerk Chicken is a spiced and tangy grilled chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The recipe is named after Jay, who introduced me to this traditional Jamaican dish during our Caribbean vacation. The chicken is marinated for hours in a jerk paste, that is a blend of many spices and herbs, giving its distinctive taste to the dish. The paste comprises soy sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice that together form a dark and thick mixture. Once the chicken is marinated, it's grilled to perfection and served with a side of grilled vegetables, rice, and beans. The dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, and it's sure to impress everyone who tastes it.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix green onions, onion, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, white vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice together.
2.Add chicken breast halves to the bowl and toss, ensuring even coating with the jerk paste.
3.Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
4.Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat.
5.Remove the chicken from the bowl and shake off any excess paste.
6.Cook the chicken on a preheated grill, reducing heat to medium, for about 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is no longer pink inside.

PROS

Jay’s Jerk Chicken is a delicious and flavorful grilled chicken recipe.

The flavorful jerk paste adds a unique taste and aroma to the chicken, making it a perfect dish for barbecue parties or any casual gatherings.

It’s a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe that is healthy and nutritious for all.

CONS

Jerk paste has a high content of sodium due to soy sauce.
It is important to limit your intake of this flavorful dish if you have high blood pressure.

Also, grilled chicken may contain carcinogens that are harmful to your health.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jay’s Jerk chicken recipe is packed with many health benefits.
The spices used in the jerk paste provides a range of health benefits such as reducing inflammation, boosting immunity, and aiding digestion.
The dish is high in protein, low in saturated fat, and is perfect for those wanting a healthy, satisfying meal.

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