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Savory grilled chicken drumsticks with lime and green onions on a white platter.

Jerk Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine caribbean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine Scotch bonnet peppers, onion, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, vegetable oil, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the jerk marinade.
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  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to marinate.
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  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill for about 20 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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  • Serve the jerk chicken hot, garnished with additional lime wedges and fresh green onions if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 633mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chicken, jerk chicken
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