Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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  • 40 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins,
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4-5
Ratings (14)

By Derrick Riches

Updated 06/07/17

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken is marinated unlike other recipes that simply call for a jerk rub. This chicken is great served on its own or sliced and served on salads or in wraps.

What You'll Need

  • 2 pounds/900 g skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons/45 mL water
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon/15 mL Dijon style mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon/5 mL dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon/5 mL ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL allspice or cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL black pepper
  • dash of cinnamon

How to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients except the chicken and pour into a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat.
  2. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate in jerk seasoning for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat grill. Remove chicken from jerk marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil. Place chicken on grill cooking approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side (or until done), basting periodically with remaining cooked jerk marinade.
    Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
    Calories 495
    Total Fat 25 g
    Saturated Fat 7 g
    Unsaturated Fat 10 g
    Cholesterol 152 mg
    Sodium 688 mg
    Carbohydrates 17 g
    Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Protein 51 g
    (The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)