Charred Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thighs
Charred Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thighs deliver a vivid punch of heat and citrus, with habanero warmth balanced by allspice, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. The marinade seeps into juicy boneless thighs, creating smoky edges and a bright, aromatic finish. Serve for a lively weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout when bold Caribbean flavors are calling.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the green onions, lime juice, habaneros, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, and thyme in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- 3
Add the chicken, coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 4
Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
- 7
Discard the remaining marinade.
- 8
Grill on the preheated grate until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 16 minutes, flipping once about halfway through.
- 9
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 377.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 43.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.48 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 201.84 mg High
- Sodium 422.92 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.41 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.65 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 111.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.26 mg Moderate
- Potassium 31.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.25 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅