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Jerk Chicken and Marinade

Jerk Chicken Recipe

Jerk chicken is a spicy marinated meat recipe that originated in Jamaica.
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces, or pork, shrimp or vegetables

For the Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, or 3
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ginger root, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, make a paste of all the ingredients (except the chicken). This is your jerk marinade.
  • Use the marinade to marinate 2 pounds of chicken pieces or 2 pounds of pork (or whatever else you choose to use this great marinade on).
  • Marinate the meat in a non-metallic container for 2 to 3 hours before cooking.
  • The meat can be cooked on the grill or baked.
  • Cooking time for the chicken pieces is about 20 minutes. Make sure that any juices from the chicken run clear before you eat it.
  • Discard the left over marinade.
  • Serves 4 to 6 people.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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