Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Caribbean right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, infused with spicy sweetness from fresh herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this jerk chicken will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to impress your guests with an explosion of flavors that’ll make you feel like you’re on a tropical beach!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp pimento (allspice)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper (seeds removed), thyme, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and pimento until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a large bowl or zip-top bag for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg