Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe is a flavorful and spicy dish that is perfect for grilling or baking. The chicken is marinated in a blend of Scotch Bonnet peppers, spices, and citrus juices for a delicious Caribbean-inspired meal.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (grilling) or 40 minutes (baking)
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinade:
- 4–6 Scotch Bonnet peppers (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 4–6 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 4 stalks scallions (ends trimmed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 1 large orange
- Juice from half a lime
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken:
- Make Marinade: Add all of the marinade ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Poke Chicken: Poke holes in the chicken with a knife.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl or baggie, pour marinade over it, and rub it down.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill: Heat grill to medium-high, oil grates, and grill chicken for 12-20 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Alternatively, bake chicken at 400°F for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg
Keywords: Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Caribbean, Grilling, Baking, Spicy Chicken