Jamaican Jerked Chicken
Jamaican Jerked Chicken features juicy grilled thighs soaked in a tangy, spicy marinade of citrus, soy, and warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. The result is smoky, sweet heat with bright lime and orange notes, perfect for a backyard cookout or weeknight grilling. A quick simmered glaze from the marinade adds extra punch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine green onion, orange juice, ginger, jalapeno, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves in a resealable container. Seal and shake to mix. Add chicken, coat it, and marinate for 8 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken and reserve the marinade.
- 3
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear, turning once halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the cooked chicken.
- Calories 264.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 32.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.96 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 152.2 mg High
- Sodium 280.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 8.74 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 44.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.76 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.15 mg Low Source
- 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 🧅
About This Recipe
Jamaican Jerked Chicken is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Ginger, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 264.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican Jerked Chicken?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jamaican Jerked Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Ground Allspice. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Jamaican Jerked Chicken?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican Jerked Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 264.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican Jerked Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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