GRILLED JERK CHICKEN

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Jerk refers to a dry seasoning blend that originated in the Caribbean and that includes spices like allspice, ginger and cinnamon and a blend of peppers. It'll have your tastebuds feeling warm all over. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons curry powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons ground ginger
3 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin (8 ounces each)
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; rub over chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Grill the chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 165° for chicken breasts and 170°-175° for thighs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 chicken breast half and 1 thigh equals 444 calories, Fat 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167 mg cholesterol, Sodium 741 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 56 g protein.