Jerk Marinade For Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks
Created by Kchurchill5 on August 23, 2014
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 4-8h
- Cook Time: 12-20m
- Recipe #13991
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/4 pounds chicken thighs (bone in and skin one, and drumsticks)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- MARINADE
- 3 scallions, diced (white and green parts)
- 1 shallot, thin sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (spicy, or Sriracha sauce)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Garnish
- 4 scallions (cut in 1/2" pieces on a diaganol, white and green parts)
- 1 cup diced papaya (mango can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon oil (olive oil)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Marinade ... Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or measuring cup and mix to combine. Now, I love a ziploc bag to marinate - no clean up. But, you can also use a glass bowl too. Add the marinade and chicken to a ziploc bag, close, and shake - that simple. If using a bowl, make sure to mix the chicken so it is coated well; then, cover with plastic wrap. Marinate at least 4 hours, up to all day.
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Step 2: Chicken ... Remove the chicken from the marinade; and, let it come to room temperature on the counter. Pat the chicken dry using a paper towel; then, season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3: Grill ... Make sure to oil your grill well - whether you use a indoor or outdoor grill. Cook/grill the chicken on each side, until you get a nice char. Depending on the size of the thighs and drumsticks, your cooking time can vary from 12-20 minutes.
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Step 4: Garnish ... Add the papaya, scallions, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of both salt and pepper to a small bowl and toss to combine.
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Step 5: Serve, Plate, and ENJOY! ... Once the chicken is done; transfer to a serving platter; and, garnish with the fruit. It's a great dinner to grill!
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (640.1 g)
- Calories 728
- Total Fat - 44.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.3 g
- Cholesterol - 245.9 mg
- Sodium - 2053.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 31.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.6 g
- Sugars - 6.6 g
- Protein - 55.4 g
- Calcium - 178.6 mg
- Iron - 5.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 77.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg