Jamaican Jerked Chicken

An easy homemade Jerk sauce of soy, lime, orange juice and lots of sweet-hot spices makes a mouthwatering pre-barbecue marinade for chicken.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ green onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine green onion, orange juice, ginger, jalapeno, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves in resealable container. Seal and shake to combine. Add chicken and coat; marinate for 8 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken; reserve marinade.

Step 3

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, turning halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over cooked chicken.