Neely's Jerk Chicken

Name: Neely's Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 2 h 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar; 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 3 larges garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 habanero chile, chopped; 1 habanero chile, chopped; 1 lime, juiced; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps olive oil, plus more for greasing grill grates; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 2 Tbsps soy sauce

Neely's Jerk Chicken is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One portion of this dish contains about 25g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 264 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 25 minutes. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, habanero chile, ground allspice, and a few other things to make it today. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Game Day Jerk Wings, Jamaican Jerk Rub And Seasoning, and Jerk Grilled Pork Chops.

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Blend all of the marinade ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.

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Put the chicken in a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish and season it with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the chicken with the jerk marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld. If you have the time, letting the chicken marinate overnight is best.

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Salt And Pepper

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Wrap

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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to keep the chicken and marinade from sticking.

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Remove the chicken from the marinade letting the excess drip off and arrange them on the grill. Cover the grill, and grill until the chicken is fully cooked and the jerk marinade has blackened and caramelized in spots, about 5 minutes on each side.

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Grill

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve.

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