Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken

Lavender Lynn's Note:

This recipe came from my brother-in-law with a few variations from me. Wonderful and flavorful with very few carbs. If you like your jerk chicken spicey, add more crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Cooking time does not reflect marinating time.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 4 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in a medium bowl.
2. Cut each chicken breast into 4-6 long pcs.
3. Add marinade to chicken breasts.
4. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Can be grilled on barbecue or in broiler.
6. Cook just until done, do not overcook. This will dry out if overcooked.

Reviews

[TheFatman]

This is superb! Spice level is a medium perfect, where the kick doesn't interfere with the flavor.<br/><br/>I shouldn't eat salt, so I substituted onion powder. I didn't have any vegetable seasoning (I will next time!), so I dropped it. I used a red bell pepper instead of a green one because that's what was in the fridge. Everything else was as directed, and I cooked it in the broiler. The audience was impressed, and so was I!<br/><br/>Don't throw out the marinade! Sauté it until the peppers are soft (to make it safe to eat) while cooking the chicken and spread it on brown rice...it makes a perfect match.

[golfrus_12631004]

WOWWWWW!!!! Love this!

[Paigespud]

Great new way to marinate and grill chicken. My husband loved it and said he would serve it to company. At first we were scared by the ginger, cloves and allspice but it tasted great. I didn't have coriander so i didn't add it. Don't worry if you don't have a spice or two, i think it would be fine. Thanks for the recipe.