Jerk Sauce For Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Jerk Sauce Grilled Chicken recipe! A vibrant marinade infuses succulent chicken with bold Caribbean flavors. After marinating, the extra sauce is simmered to perfection and used for basting, creating a mouthwatering glaze. This recipe is perfect for a summer BBQ or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 420.7 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jerk Sauce For Grilled Chicken

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How to Make Jerk Sauce For Grilled Chicken

  1. Combine 1 scotch bonnet pepper (seeded and roughly chopped), 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger (peeled and roughly chopped), and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon allspice, and 1 teaspoon ground thyme to the blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the jerk sauce over them, ensuring they are fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken on indirect heat for approximately 30 minutes, turning every 5 minutes and basting frequently with the reserved marinade that has been gently simmered in a saucepan on low heat until warmed through (do not boil). Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

24g

Carbs

7g