Best Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skewers Recipes
BOB MARLEY'S JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SKEWERS
From Emeril Lagasse Emeril Live show, this has gotten great reviews! This is served at the Marley Cafe in Orlando, Florida. This is traditionally served with cucumber sauce and yucca fries(you can sub french fries). I have given the recipe for the sauce. Prep time includes marinating overnight. This is also popular in Florida.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 10h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Marinade:.
- Mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor.
- Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer(about 4 pieces). Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- For the dipping sauce:.
- Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender. Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.2, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 3621.8, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 52.3
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SKEWERS
Jamaican Jerk sauce is a delicious blend of sweet, spicy and savory flavors by combining ingredients like orange juice, brown sugar, chili, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, etc. I am marinating chicken skewers in my homemade Jamaican Jerk marinade overnight for maximum flavor. It is the best jerk marinade EVER-- you have to try it! Bob Marley CD optional...
Provided by Sommer Clary
Categories Chicken
Time 12h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the meat. Set aside.
- On a cutting board, slice the chicken thighs into 2 inch chunks. Place the chunks into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade in the plastic bag, seal, and move it all around with your hands, to ensure that the meat is completely covered. Refrigerate overnight.
- To assemble the skewers, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Place chicken on skewers. Preheat a grill to medium heat, and grill until meat is cooked through (about 8 minutes in a covered grill, turning once). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 580.8, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3, Protein 23.3
JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Steps:
- For the jerk marinade: Combine the brown sugar, lime juice, orange juice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, allspice, ginger, salt, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, bay leaf, chile and scallion in a food processor and puree. (You can mix in a bowl if you don't have a food processor.)
- For the kebabs: Place the chicken in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken (reserve any extra marinade for later use). Seal the bag and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Sprinkle the red onion with salt and pepper. Assemble metal skewers with the chicken, red onion, pineapple and peppers, alternating each ingredient. Brush the kebabs with the remaining marinade.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Spray the grill grates with cooking spray.
- Grill the kebabs until the chicken registers 165 degrees F in the center on an instant-read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Serve warm.
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN
Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne and thyme. We like to think of this dish as "chicken with attitude." -Judy Kamalieh, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove skin from chicken; if desired, use a sharp knife to cut through the leg quarter joints. Add chicken to marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on greased grill rack; cook, covered, over medium heat 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.
Provided by Yardie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 3h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
- Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
BOB MARLEY'S REGGAE: JERK MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST SKEWERS, CHARGRILLED AND SERVED WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE AND YUCCA FRIES
Steps:
- For the marinade: mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor. Preheat the fryer. Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the Yucca fries in the fryer and fry the fries until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Place 3 of the skewers on the left side of the plate. Place green tai leaf on the other end of the plate and top with a wedge of fresh pineapple. Place 6 ounces of cooked yucca fries in the middle of the plate. Place 3 ounces of cucumber sauce in a souffle cup next to the skewers and serve.
- Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender.
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN KABOBS
Juicy fresh pineapple chunks and jerk seasoning will turn this chicken dinner into a taste of the tropics. Don't forget your shades and the sunscreen!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
- Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Place chicken and jerk seasoning in resealable plastic food-storage bag. Shake bag to coat chicken with seasoning. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion alternately on each of eight 12-inch metal skewers, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush kabobs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
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