Karen's Amazing Jerk Chicken - from Marinating to Grilling

Karen's Amazing Jerk Chicken - from Marinating to Grilling

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This Jerk Marinade EXPLODES with Flavor! A spicy Jamaican mixture including hot chili peppers, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme. Adds a boost of enormous flavor, while keeping the chicken tender!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Blender
  • Grill
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Metal skewer
  • Bamboo skewer
  • Microplane
  • Pepper mill
  • Pastry brush
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Paper towel
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts* about 1 3/4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ((extra wedges for serving))
  • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce (can use soy sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ⅓ cup scallions (cleaned, chopped)
  • 3 large garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (peeled, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (plus 1 t. (or coconut palm sugar))
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (cleaned, dried)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (plus sprigs for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice (ground)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (finely grated, ground)
  • 1/2 medium medium fresh hot chili pepper (classicaly scotch bonnet peppers or habaneros ~ this recipe is mildly-spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (or extra virgin olive oil)

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