Jay's Jerk Chicken

This jerk chicken is marinaded in a fragrant mixture of spices, chiles, garlic, and thyme, then grilled for a hot, sweet, and smoky Jamaican treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 6 green onions, chopped
• Lime wedges
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.75 cup soy sauce
• 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

Combine green onions, onion, chile pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in a food processor or blender; process for about 15 seconds.

Step 3

Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken breasts on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

Transfer chicken to a platter and serve with lime wedges.