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Jerk Chicken

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A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection, offering a smoky, spicy, and sweet taste that transports you to the Caribbean.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Start by patting your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar, ground allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Add minced garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, onion, soy sauce, white vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl, mixing thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Stir in the chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and orange juice to distribute evenly.
  5. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, pouring the marinade over the chicken and ensuring even coats.
  6. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, preferably overnight.
  7. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  9. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
  10. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a milder version, consider using fewer Scotch bonnet peppers or removing the seeds before chopping. Serve with cooling sides such as creamy coleslaw.

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