Best Island Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipes

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN

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.

ISLAND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat grill or cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Remove any excess fat from chicken and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Use a pastry brush to brush with olive oil and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning and salt, if desired. Set aside.
• Drain pineapple slices and reserve juice. Season both sides of pineapple slices with 1/2 teaspoon of jerk seasoning; set aside.
• In small saucepan, bring reserved pineapple juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon jerk seasoning, and brown sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce liquid by 1/2, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Just before grilling, oil grate. Place chicken breasts on grate and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove to platter and tent with foil.
• Place pineapple slices on grate and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and pineapple is heated through.
• Serve chicken breasts with pineapple slices and warm sauce.
• NOTE: Chicken may also be broiled 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Broil pineapple 1 to 2 minutes per side.

GRILLED ISLAND STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make Marinade:.
• Combine all ingredients except chicken in food processor or blender; Process until smooth.
• Use immediately or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
• Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups jerk marinade.
• Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for basting.
• Put chicken pieces into large self sealing food storage bag.
• Pour on remaining 1 cup of marinade and rub it in well.
• Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours and as long as 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Heat grill to medium-high; oil the grates.
• Lift chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off; discard marinade.
• Place on grill and cover.
• Cook, turing occasionally, until chicken is blackened in spots, about ten minutes.
• Move chicken to a cooler part of grill and continue to cook covered, basting from time to time with reserved marinade until chicken is cooked through; 10-15 minutes more.

ISLAND GRILLED JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Cut each breast in half lengthwise, then each half into two strips (can do more if the breast is really thick/wide, looking for about a 1/2 inch strip or even a little less).
• Place the strips in a storage bag.
• Combine the soy sauce and next eight ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
• It's going to be an icky green color, don't fear as I initially did!
• Pour mixture into the bag over the chicken, seal and marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours; squish around a few times over the marinating period.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat.
• Thread chicken strips on skewers, place on grill over direct heat, close lid.
• Grill on each side until done (approx. 5 minutes per side).