Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Get ready for a Jamaican-style explosion of flavors in your mouth with this spicy, tangy, and sweet dish!

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 habanero peppers, stem and seeds removed

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and habanero peppers until smooth.
2. Pierce the chicken breasts several times with a fork and place them in a large zip-lock bag. Add the marinade and coat the chicken well. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
4. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
5. Serve immediately with rice and beans or roasted vegetables.

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken dish is perfect for a summer barbecue party or a winter family dinner. Enjoy!

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