How To Make Jerk Chicken
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning, vegetable oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, thyme, allspice, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Rub the jerk marinade all over the chicken leg quarters, making sure to coat them evenly. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates to prevent sticking.
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Place the marinated chicken leg quarters on the preheated grill and cook for 20-25 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 354kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 132mg
- Sodium : 982mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 13g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 33g
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