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Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipe

Spicy, succulent, and tender Grilled Jerk Chicken is an amazing Caribbean tropical treat. You'll love the subtle heat and flavor of this easy spice and herb filled marinade! It's a magical World Famous BBQ Jerk Chicken Dish that will help you escape the heat of the kitchen this summer!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Grilled Pineapple

  • 1 large pineapple cleaned, cut into spears, and chunked
  • 2-4 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the green onions, onion, jalapeno peppers, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and garlic. Blend for about 15-20 seconds until everything is well combined.
  • Place the chicken in a large zip lock food storage bag in a medium bowl, pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill for 12-15 minutes per side until juices run clear. Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes.
  • For Grilled Pineapple combine pineapple, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Place in a grill basket sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Turn occasionally while chicken is grilling. Remove from heat and place on serving platter with grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1408mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
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