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Jerk chicken with red beans and rice, platter of chicken, bottle of sauce.
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Grilled Jerk Chicken

Grilled Jerk Chicken is a quick and easy dinner that will instantly transport you to Jamaica with a flavorful Caribbean favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, Caribbean jerk chicken, chicken thighs recipe, grilled chicken with jerk sauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place chicken thighs in a zip top bag with 1/2 cup jerk sauce. Remove the excess air and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer, up to 8 hours.
  • When you are ready to cook, prepare a grill fire to 300° using pimento wood or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discarding the marinade. Place on a rimmed sheet pan, folding the sides of the chicken under the skin as pictured.
  • Place chicken over a hot grill and cook with the grill closed for about 10 minutes.
  • Brush with jerk sauce , flip and brush the other side with sauce. Continue to cook another10 - 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with additional sauce if desired.

Notes

Store leftover jerk chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
To reheat, slice chicken and place in a skillet with additional sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 442mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g