GRILLED ISLAND STYLE CHICKEN

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A Jerk Marinade makes this chicken luscious. A bit of heat but not overwhelming. Very good served with grilled corn and black beans. Preparation time does not include marinating time of two or more hours. Source: Carol Kotkin at Miami Herald

Provided by Cooknfool

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried leaf thyme (not powdered)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 scotch bonnet peppers or 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsley chopped
1 bunch green onion, trimmed and coarsley chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.6, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 767.6, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 50.2

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