Island Style Jerk Chicken My twist on jerk chicken
Trying out some jerk seasoning from the island of Sint Marteen in the virgin islands. This is my twist on jerk chicken. enjoy.
Ingredients
| Red onion | 1 Large | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 | |
| Habanero pepper | 1 , seeded | |
| Fresh ginger root | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Red wine vinegar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Orange juice concentrate | 3 Tablespoon , thawed | |
| Soy sauce | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cloves | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped cilantro | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
| Boneless skinless chicken breast | 3 , cut in half |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, habanero pepper, and ginger. Pulse until ingredients are minced.
2. Blend in olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
3. In a container, combine marinade with chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Smoke the chicken as shown in the video.
SERVING
5. Serve hot.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 257Calories from Fat 91
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 191 mg7.96%
Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 16 g
Protein 21 g42%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
