Nevis Island Jerk Chicken

SueVM's Note:

Found at www.caribbeanchoice.com for the ZWT5

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground sage
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¾ cup white vinegar
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 lime , juice of
• 1 bell pepper , seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup onion , chopped
• 3 green onions , finely chopped
• 4 chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each and trimmed of fat)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
2. With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
3. Add the pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.
4. Add the chicken breasts, cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible.
5. Preheat an outdoor grill. Remove the breasts from the marinade and grill for 6 to 10 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
6. While grilling, baste with the marinade.

Reviews

[Crafty Lady 13]

Mmmmmmmmm...this chicken Jamaica me very happy :) I loved the flavors in the marinade; it had just the right amount of kick to it. I will be keeping this recipe close by for cookouts this summer. I served this chicken with Jamaican Rice and Peas and Bolo Di Mahishi -- Corn Pudding (Curacao -- Caribbean). Thanks for this yummy recipe, SueVM. Made for ZWT5. Update: This recipe is in my Top Favorites of 2009 Cookbook.

[Mami J]

I was afraid my kids wouldn't like the spiciness of this chicken, but they cleaned their plates! I used fresh garlic because I didn't have powder. Also, I added the cayenne only to the adult's half of the chicken. To cook the chicken, I first browned it in a cast iron skillet, then I put the skillet in the oven to finish cooking and poured about half the marinade on top. The marinade was a little salty, so I wont add as much salt next time. I liked this cooking method because the onions and bell pepper served as a garnish. Served it with Garlic Herbed Mashed Potatoes (Bahama Breeze's Recipe) and steamed broccoli. Thank you Sue! Made for ZWT5 & Dining Daredevils.

[Jamilah's Kitchen]

I skipped the sugar and doubled the orange juice and soy sauce. Then baked until the sugars caramelized. I used boneless chicken thighs and added sliced green and yellow peppers to cook with the chicken. Very delicious Sauce and chicken. This is a nice mild jerk recipe. Made for ZWT 5.