Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites
Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites bring bold heat and citrusy brightness, with habanero warmth, allspice, and thyme wrapped around juicy chunks of chicken. Fresh lime and aromatics create a fragrant, peppery marinade that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Serve at summer cookouts or casual dinners with rice and a crisp slaw for a lively, satisfying plate.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken in a medium bowl. Cover it with water and lime juice. Set it aside.
- 2
Add the oil, allspice, thyme, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, ginger, and nutmeg to a blender; blend until well combined. Add the onions, green onions, habanero peppers, and garlic; blend until nearly smooth.
- 3
Pour most of the blended marinade into the bowl with the chicken, keeping a small amount to use for basting while cooking. Stir the chicken until well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Grill the chicken slowly on the preheated grill, turning often and basting frequently with the reserved marinade, until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2102.7 kcal High 105%
- Protein 380.24 g Good Source 760%
- Carbohydrate 38.94 g 14%
- Total Fat 47.3 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1272.96 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3390.82 mg High 147%
- Dietary Fiber 3.66 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.01 g --
- Added Sugars 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 176.92 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 220.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 4.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 32.93 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Jerk Chicken Bites is a Jamaican appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 2102.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Diced Onion, Dried Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2102.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites healthy?
- Island-Style Jerk Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 2102.7 calories and 380.24 g of protein, or 760% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3390.82 mg (147% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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