Friday, August 19, 2011

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe


Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 habanero peppers, chopped

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  2. In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  3. Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  5. Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min




Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 221 | Total Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg

Servings  6

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