Jerk Chicken
Recipe
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken is a flavorful and spicy dish from Jamaica, made with chicken marinated in a blend of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, and other spices, then grilled to perfection. It’s a popular Caribbean dish known for its bold flavors.
Region
Jamaica
Cuisine Type
Caribbean (Main Dish)
Categories
Main Dishes • Grilled
Dietary Preferences
Gluten-Free
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings
6
Skill Level
Intermediate
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 Scotch bonnet peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Info (Per serving)
Calories
300
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g
Instructions
- 1. Blend Scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, onion, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, and brown sugar to make the marinade.
- 2. Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
- 3. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 1 hour, turning occasionally, until cooked through.