Grilled Jerk Chicken [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 8
• Time: 45 minutes

Chicken is packed with protein and a lot of nutrients. Therefore, eating chicken helps in muscle growth and development. Major nutrients present in chicken are phosphorous, selenium and vitamin B6. Phosphorous is needed for strengthening the bones. Selenium is required for strengthening the immune system. Vitamin B6 ensures your body will be supplied with lots of energy. Including garlic in your diet has many health benefits. It reduces cholesterol level in your body and helps in absorbing iron.

Nutrition

• calories: 371
• protein: 43
• carbs: 8
• fat: 19
• saturated fat: 1.15
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.85
• monounsaturated fat: 4.21
• cholesterol: 35
• sodium: 465
• potassium: 249
• dietary fiber: 0.76
• sugars: 0.91
• vitamin a: 12
• vitamin c: 7
• calcium: 26
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 6.33
• other fats: 12.79

Ingredients

• 1.04 dash Salt, table
• 1.04 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 0.24 cup Lime juice, raw
• 3.04 large Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
• 3.04 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.24 tsp Spices, cinnamon, ground
• 2 tsp Spices, allspice, ground
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
• 4 cloves Garlic, raw
• 0.72 tsp Spices, nutmeg, ground
• 3.04 tsp Thyme, fresh
• 20 piece Chicken thigh, skin removed
• 1.04 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1.04 small Onions, raw
• 4 breast bone and skin r Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, enhanced, raw
• 4 1 piece habanero chile

Instructions

• Add scallions, garlic cloves, onion, habanero chili, limejuice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, thyme leaves, ground allspice, black pepper, grated nutmeg and cinnamon into the blender. Blend the ingredients to get a smooth mixture.
• Put the chicken pieces and marinade them with the mixture into 2 sealable bags. Seal the bags and turn it over a few times to ensure chicken pieces are uniformly coated with the marinade. Keep the bags in the fridge for a few hours.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the bags at least an hour before cooking.
• Apply a little oil and spread it evenly on the grill and heat it to a high heat to crisp the chicken.
• Place the chicken pieces evenly on the grill and allow it to cook for a few minutes. Keep turning the chicken pieces over for uniform cooking.
• Now cover the chicken pieces with a lid and continue cooking for at least 30 minutes on low heat.
• Serve chicken immediately.