Jamaican Jerk Chicken
A delicious and spicy dish i learned from a Jamaican friend.
Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
- 🍳 Cook time: ~20 min
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 small onion
- 1-3 jalapeno pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- small bunch of fresh cilantro
- Salt & Pepper
Directions
- Put all of the ingredients, except the chicken breast, in a blender and blend until smooth
- Let the chicken marinate ine the mixture for several hours, or overnight
- Best cooked on a charcoal or gas grill. In a pinch, medium heat in a saute pan will do.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or saute until cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, place the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- When the chicken is cooked, allow to rest for 5 minutes. Before serving brush the chicken with the remaining glaze. Serve with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
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