ISLAND JERK CHICKEN

Island Jerk Chicken image

"My husband is crazy about hot sauce and I'm not," writes Lynn Davis of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. "But to my surprise, I absolutely loved this chicken!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 teaspoons ground allspice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. , Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Transfer remaining marinade to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for basting. , Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges