How to Make Faux Jerk Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite embodies the flavors and spices of the Caribbean like jerk chicken. The smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet marinade infuses the meat, resulting in a dish that is bursting with flavor. However, traditional jerk chicken can be quite time-consuming to prepare, requiring a long marinating process and slow cooking over charcoal. If you're craving those bold jerk flavors but don't have the time or equipment to make the authentic dish, then this faux jerk chicken recipe is the perfect so...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, minced
  • ¼ cup minced green onions with tops
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 249mg