Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with Lynn's wildly popular Jerk Chicken recipe! This low-carb masterpiece, adapted from a family secret, delivers explosive Caribbean flavors without sacrificing juicy tenderness. Easily customizable to your spice preference – add more red pepper flakes and cayenne for an extra kick! Marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor), then grill or broil to perfection. Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 452.7 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 4.9 (27 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken

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How to Make Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1/2 cup scotch bonnet pepper paste, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground allspice, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more to taste), 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more to taste), 2 cloves garlic, minced, and the juice of 1 lime.
  2. Cut 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 4-6 long pieces each.
  3. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to ensure they're fully coated.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or preheat your broiler.
  6. Grill or broil chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Do not overcook!
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g