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Tasty Jerk Chicken

"This is one of my nephew's favorite tasty jerk chicken 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."
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Food Processor/Blender
  • Medium Bowl
  • Grill

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill for high heat.
  4. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes, until juices run clear.