Jay's Jerk Chicken
Description
This jerk chicken is marinaded in a fragrant mixture of spices, chiles, garlic, and thyme, then grilled for a hot, sweet, and smoky Jamaican treat.
Ingredients
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6 green onions, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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3/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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lime wedges
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine green onions, onion, chile pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in a food processor or blender; process for about 15 seconds.
3
Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.
4
Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken breasts on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5
Transfer chicken to a platter and serve with lime wedges.