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jerk chicken recipe

A flavorful and spicy Jamaican dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon allspice ground
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine green onions, thyme, allspice, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix well to form a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down. Grill for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice and peas or a fresh salad for a complete meal.