Faux Jerk Chicken

This recipe is a family favorite that is sweet and spicy! The taste is a welcome change from the everyday chicken dish. The longer you marinate, the better the flavor. Serve with a saffron rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ⅓ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, minced
• ¼ cup minced green onions with tops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.

Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.