Jamaican Jerk Chicken
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken is everything you want in a meal—delicious, vibrant, and oh-so-easy to prepare! Full of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Marinade: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, Jamaican jerk seasoning, lime juice, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cayenne pepper (if you like it spicy!).
- Marinate the Chicken: Rub the marinade generously over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Preheat Your Grill: Prepare your grill by preheating it to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let It Rest: Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate overnight. Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your heat tolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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