Grilled Jerk Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Grilled Jerk Chicken
300 min.
8
342kcal

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Get ready to take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with our Grilled Jerk Chicken! This vibrant dish captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine, packing bold flavors and a delightful kick that will leave you craving more. Marinated for a full day in a tantalizing blend of spices, fresh herbs, and zesty lime juice, this chicken is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also incredibly satisfying and packed with nutrients.

The combination of Scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices like allspice and nutmeg creates a mouthwatering experience that brings the heat while remaining perfectly balanced. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, preparing a family dinner, or simply looking to elevate your lunch, this recipe serves up to eight and pairs wonderfully with a refreshing salsa or a vibrant garden salad.

Cooking the chicken on the grill gives it a smoky flavor and delightful char that can’t be replicated in the oven, but don't worry if grilling isn’t an option—this chicken can also be perfectly roasted. With an estimated preparation and cooking time of only five hours, it’s a manageable addition to any meal plan. Join us in celebrating flavor and health with this unforgettable main dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons pepper black
  • tablespoon brown sugar packed
  •  chicken breast halves with skin and bones (3 pounds), halved crosswise
  • 2.5 pounds chicken pieces 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh
  • large garlic clove chopped
  • teaspoons ground allspice 
  •  scotch bonnet peppers fresh stemmed seeded
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons salt 
  •  spring onion chopped
  • tablespoons soya sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Blend all marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Divide chicken pieces and marinade between 2 sealable plastic bags. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, then turn bags over several times to distribute marinade. Put bags of chicken in a shallow pan and marinate, chilled, turning once or twice, 1 day.
  3. Let chicken stand at room temperature 1 hour before cooking.
  4. Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney of charcoal briquettes (about 10
  5. and pour them evenly over 1 side of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of charcoal).
  6. When charcoal turns grayish white and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken in batches on lightly oiled rack over coals until well browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Move chicken as seared to side of grill with no coals underneath, then cook, covered with lid, until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes more.
  7. Preheat burners on high, then adjust heat to moderate. Cook chicken until well browned on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust heat to low and cook chicken, covered with lid, until cooked through, about 25 minutes more.
  8. Serve chicken with salsa.
  9. · If you can't grill, you can roast chicken in 2 large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pans in upper and lower thirds of a 400°F oven, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, 40 to 45 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein36.54%
Fat56.93%
Carbs6.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.5
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.038695703382%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.68mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.27kcal
17.11%
Fat:21.43g
32.97%
Saturated Fat:5.28g
33.01%
Carbohydrates:5.53g
1.84%
Net Carbohydrates:4.63g
1.68%
Sugar:2.47g
2.75%
Cholesterol:108.45mg
36.15%
Sodium:1695.52mg
73.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.94g
61.89%
Vitamin B3:12.79mg
63.93%
Selenium:32.38µg
46.25%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
41.81%
Phosphorus:278.72mg
27.87%
Vitamin C:15.24mg
18.48%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.55%
Vitamin K:15.7µg
14.95%
Potassium:477.63mg
13.65%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.62%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.44%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.43%
Magnesium:43.19mg
10.8%
Iron:1.66mg
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.26%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.59%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.86%
Vitamin A:296.02IU
5.92%
Copper:0.11mg
5.3%
Folate:16.17µg
4.04%
Calcium:36.82mg
3.68%
Fiber:0.9g
3.6%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.66%
Source:Epicurious