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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (172g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

8 chicken pieces

Calories 215
Calories from Fat 128 (59%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 14.2g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1596mg 66%
Potassium 322mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 12%
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 3.8g 7%

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CHEEKIEMUNKI

Jerk Chicken

Recipe #7798 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: BonnieZ
Mar 13, 2000

This recipe came to me by way of the February 2005 Zaar recipe adoption. Don't let the amount of vinegar concern you. The finished product does not have a sour taste at all, and I was quite pleased with the recipe. The only changes I made were to reduce the amount of salt and increase the amount of chicken, as the marinade makes a substantial amount. If you choose to halve the recipe, I would recommend using the full amount of the marinade ingredients to keep the flavor in balance. Note: edited 3/19/07 to add freezing instructions for OMAC.

SERVES 4 -6 , 8 pieces (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In large food storage bag combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, sugar,soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and olive oil.
  2. 2
    Add onion and green onion.
  3. 3
    Combine well.
  4. 4
    Add chicken and allow to marinate refrigerated overnight, turning occasionally.
  5. 5
    Remove chicken from marinade and bring to room temperature.
  6. 6
    If you wish to baste your chicken while grilling, bring the marinade to a hard boil in a medium saucepan to avoid any contamination.
  7. 7
    Grill chicken over hot coals or gas grill 6-10 minutes per side until juices run clear, basting occasionally.
  8. 8
    I have been told this recipe works well for those of you who do OMAC as follows:
  9. 9
    To freeze, mix marinade in large freezer bag, add chicken, then seal,lable and freeze.
  10. 10
    To serve, thaw in fridge overnight and then grill as directed.

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From: expolwom

On Nov 28, 2008

This was really good. My teen-aged daughter ate most of the pieces. She is not a big fan of chicken but she absolutely loved this. She has already asked when I plan to make it again.

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    From: Colorado Lauralee

    On Sep 24, 2008

    We liked this alot. I served it with rice and a green salad. I made the entire amount, too much for the two of us, so I did freeze the remainder for a later meal. Thanks for the recipe, BonnieZ

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  • From: LizP

    On Jul 13, 2008

    I fell in love with Jerk Chicken several years ago in Jamaica. This tastes exactly like the chicken they served at the resort. It is really fabulous! I left out the Cayenne, because it would be too hot for my kids. It still had the most amazing flavor. After I put the chicken on the grill, I boiled the marinade for about 10 minutes. This killed the bacteria and concentrated the flavors and I served it as a sauce alongside the chicken. FABULOUS!!!!!

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  • From: Ma Field

    On Mar 17, 2008

    This is an outstanding marinade. It made me love chicken legs and I don't care for dark meat chicken at all! Lovely, subtle and complex flavors. One of the best jerk marinades I've ever tried. I can't wait to try it on pork chops! Made exactly as written using pre-frozen chicken legs. I put the whole thing back in the freezer 'til I was ready to cook the chicken. I baked mine as my grilling "chef" was worn out from a day of gardening. To freeze: Mix the marinade directly in the storage bag. Add chicken pieces. Double bag (to prevent spills) and freeze. To cook: Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Grill as directed or Pour chicken and marinade into 9X13 pan and bake at 350 until juices run clear.

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