Jerk-Style Chicken
By sheilaolim
Serve with Pineapple Rice/Island Rice
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 169
Calories from fat: 29%
Fat: 5.4g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
Protein: 26.1g
Carbohydrate: 2.6g
Fiber: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 84mg
Iron: 1.3mg
Sodium: 287mg
Calcium: 25mg
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
- 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- Parsley sprigs (optional)
- Lime slices (optional)
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Combine first 12 ingredients in a blender; process until well blended. Pour mixture into a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add onion and chicken. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare grill.
Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill chicken, covered, 5 minutes on each side or until done. Garnish with parsley and lime slices, if desired.
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