Caribbean Jerk Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
A delicious and juicy Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe that brings vibrant flavors to your home cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and salt.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and let them rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with rice and beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg