Best Jamaican Jerk Kabobs Recipes

JAMAICAN JERK BEEF KEBABS

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From Cooking Light. Serve with diagonally cut green onions and lime wedges. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories Steak

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 habaneros or 2 serrano peppers, seeded
1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin, trimmed and cut into 30 cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into 18 pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 18 pieces
2 black-ripe plantains, peeled, and each cut into 9 pieces
cooking spray

Steps:

Prepare grill.
Combine green onions, allspice, vinegar, salt thyme, soysauce, cinnamon, nutmeg and hot peppers in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Place onion mixture, beef, and bell pepper pieces in a large zip-lock bag and seal. Marinate in the fridge at 20 minutes.
Remove beef and bell pepper pieces from the bag and discard marinade. Place beef, bell pepper pieces and plantain pieces in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
Thread 6 12-inch skewers, alternating 5 beef cubes, 3 red pepper pieces, and 3 plantain pieces. Lightly coat kebabs with cooking spray. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
Cook kebabs 4 minutes on each side for medium rare or until desired doneness. Garnish with green onion pieces and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 524.3, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 33.3

JAMAICAN JERK-KABOBS

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Adapted to serve 4 from South Beach Diet Online. Phase 1. This needs to marinate for 30 minutes, which is not included in the preparation and cooking time.

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, and cut into 24 chunks
2 green onions
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 red bell peppers, cut in 1 inch pieces

Steps:

In a blender at high speed, blend onions, chile, ginger, vinegar, allspice, thyme, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until combined.
Place Chicken chunks in a zip-tight plastic bag with marinade, turning to coat.
Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss red pepper pieces with remaining olive oil in small bowl.
Preheat the broiler or grill with rack close to heat source.
On 4 metal skewers, alternately thread chicken and red pepper.
Brush Kabobs with any remaining marinade.
Cook a total of ten minutes, turning once, or until chicken is n o longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 427, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 24.9

BOB MARLEY'S JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SKEWERS

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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

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 lbs chicken breasts, dice 1/2-inch thick
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours
1 1/2 lbs cucumbers
3/4-1 cup sour cream
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt (or less to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped garlic

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