Jerk Marinade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Jerk Marinade
45 min.
2
174kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary game with exciting flavors, this Jerk Marinade is a must-try! Renowned for its vibrant, spicy notes and aromatic essence, jerk seasoning hails from Jamaica and offers a delightful burst of flavor that can transform any dish into a mouth-watering experience. Whether you're preparing a feast for guests or simply wanting to add a punch of taste to your weekday meals, this vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is sure to impress.

What makes this marinade stand out is its unique combination of fresh ingredients like vibrant green onions, zesty lime juice, and the fiery kick from Scotch bonnet chiles or habaneros. The aromatic spices, including ground allspice and cinnamon, bring warmth and depth, creating a complex flavor profile that tantalizes the taste buds. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! While traditionally used on meats, this marinade can also enhance the taste of grilled vegetables, tofu, or even hearty plant-based proteins.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this homemade marinade in a food processor, and you'll be amazed at how simple it is to achieve the authentic taste of jerk seasoning right in your kitchen. Get ready to smother your favorite ingredients with this vibrant blend, allowing the flavors to mingle and develop beautifully. Trust us; once you try this Jerk Marinade, you’ll want to incorporate it into your culinary repertoire again and again!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • cups green onions chopped
  • tablespoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  •  habaneros minced seeded
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Pulse all ingredients in a food processor into a loose paste. Put chicken in a 9- by 13-in. nonreactive baking dish and slather with mixture all over and under the skin.
  2. *Scotch bonnets, which are similar to habaneros, are extremely hot. We advise wearing rubber gloves when preparing either of them.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein5.13%
Fat53.13%
Carbs41.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.5
Glycemic Load
2.25
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.854782570963%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.66mg
Hesperetin
2.71mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
1.36mg
Quercetin
10.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.19kcal
8.71%
Fat:11.35g
17.46%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.07%
Carbohydrates:20.06g
6.69%
Net Carbohydrates:15.94g
5.8%
Sugar:9.48g
10.53%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2347.74mg
102.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.47g
4.93%
Vitamin K:216.1µg
205.8%
Vitamin C:50.64mg
61.39%
Vitamin A:1174.08IU
23.48%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.31%
Folate:71.68µg
17.92%
Fiber:4.13g
16.5%
Vitamin E:2.3mg
15.32%
Iron:2.08mg
11.55%
Potassium:403.89mg
11.54%
Calcium:114.71mg
11.47%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.94%
Magnesium:31.12mg
7.78%
Copper:0.14mg
6.76%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.87%
Phosphorus:51.96mg
5.2%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.11%
Vitamin B3:0.86mg
4.3%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.54%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.28%
Source:My Recipes