[NEW] Jamaican Jerk Chicken

If you've never had jerk chicken before, you are in for a treat. Spicy sweet, this marinade combination gives you a flavor that's like traditional barbecue sauce gone gourmet. Serve it over wild rice with a generous side of green vegetables and wait for onslaught of requests to share your amazing recipe.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp. cinnamon 1½ tsp. allspice 1½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chili pepper
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp. thyme ¼ tsp. salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion ¼ cup vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 8 pieces skinless chicken

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasoning over chicken and marinate in refrigerator (2-12 hours).
  2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  3. Evenly space chicken on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until thickest part of breast reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (30-45 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 162 g
Amount per serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 97.5mg 32%
Sodium 185.7mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 4%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Includes 4.4g Added Sugars 8%
Protein 36.3g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 53.2mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 379.6mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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