Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken
Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken brings a fiery kick balanced by warm spices, brown sugar, and tangy lime. The soy sauce and vinegar marinade infuses the chicken with deep, smoky-sweet flavor that shines when grilled. Serve it for a weekend cookout or a lively weeknight dinner alongside rice and a crisp slaw.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a food processor or blender, combine the green onions, onion, chile pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice; blend for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Put the chicken in a medium bowl and coat it with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.
- 4
Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken breasts on the prepared grill until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Move the chicken to a platter and serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 385.91 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 43.58 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 21.13 g 8%
- Total Fat 16.29 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.07 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.86 mg High 35%
- Sodium 2552.02 mg High 111%
- Dietary Fiber 2.69 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 7.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 159.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.91 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.36 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jay's Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Fresh Thyme, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 385.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Fresh Thyme, Green Onion, Ground Allspice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken healthy?
- Jay's Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 385.91 calories and 43.58 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2552.02 mg (111% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.07 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy 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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