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Best Jerk Chicken Recipe: Juicy, Spicy & Grilled to Perfection!

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Carribean
Servings 4
Calories 454 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp thyme dry
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or sweetener
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

For Sauce

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or sweetener

Instructions
 

  • Prepare by making slices on the chicken then rinsing under cold running water. Once done, pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken ingredients and mix well until evenly distributed.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavour.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and save the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the meat is cooked through and the skin is crispy and charred. Alternatively, bake the chicken in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until done and crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the jerk chicken with your favourite side dishes such as rice and beans, roasted vegetables, Sautéed Cabbage or grilled pineapple.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1634mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Caribbean, Chicken, Grilled, Low-Carb
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