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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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  • Servings:

    6 (159 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    180 minutes

Ingredients

If you've never had jerk chicken before, you are in for a treat. Spicy sweet, this marinade combination gives you a flavor that's like traditional barbecue sauce gone gourmet. Serve it over wild rice with a generous side of green vegetables and wait for onslaught of requests to share your amazing recipe.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped chili pepper
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup vinegar
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
8 pieces skinless chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasoning over chicken and marinate in refrigerator (2-12 hours).
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Evenly space chicken on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until thickest part of breast reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (30-45 minutes).

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 (159 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 195 kcal (10%)
Calories from Fat 36 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 4 g (6%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 84 mg (28%)
Sodium 161 mg (7%)
Total Carbohydrates 12 g (4%)
Dietary Fiber 1 g (5%)
Protein 27 g (45%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 5 mg (5%)
Minerals
Calcium 40 mg (3%)
Iron 1 mg (7%)
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