Jay's Jerk Chicken

This is one of my nephew's favorite grilled recipes. Jerk means Jamaican barbecue. This well rounded flavor of sweet, hot, herbal and spicy chicken can be served with rice, beans or pasta. Or just make a chicken sandwich out of it! I also add garlic and a kiwi to the marinade.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¾ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• ½ cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 green onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the green onions, onion, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Mix for about 15 seconds.

Step 3

Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Step 4

Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes, until juices run clear.