Jamaican Jerked Chicken

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Spicy marinated chicken.

Submitted by Cathy Anderson
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ green onion, minced

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Directions

  1. Combine green onion, orange juice, ginger, jalapeno, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves in resealable container. Seal and shake to combine. Add chicken and coat; marinate for 8 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken; reserve marinade.

  3. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, turning 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 reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over cooked chicken.

Cook's Note:

You can use lemon juice instead of lime.

Editor's Notes:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
12g Fat
4g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 333mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.