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Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Get ready to rock the grill with this spicy and wonderfully fragrant chicken. The zippy marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne and thyme. We like to think of this dish as “chicken with attitude.”

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 35 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints if desired. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning occasionally. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 leg quarter equals 335 calories, 20 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 103 mg cholesterol, 563 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Originally published as Caribbean Jerk Chicken in Country Extra July 2009, p49

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2013 by mblinder

Very good flavor. I baked in oven 1 hr at 400. I added cumin, otherwise followed recipe as shown.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by Potroast911

This chicken was fantastic, best chicken legs I've ever had. I did them in the oven and poured the marinade on top. I also used italian dressing in place of the olive oil because I didn't have the dry mix.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by sarahrebecca817

My husband and I always rave about how it is seriously the best chicken we have ever had! Everyone who has ever tried it at our house always loves it too!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by jbiel517@yahoo.com

Delicious! I also baked it instead of grilling it: 30 minutes on each side at 425 degrees. Turned out PERFECT!

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by ajones2060

Absolutely delicious! Wonderful flavor and so easy to make! I will definitely make this recipe over and over again.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by BossFanTwinsMom

Started the chicken in an aluminum pan before placing it directly on the grill. It was very tasty. Received many compliments from family and friends.

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by navywife87

Very tasty. Easy marinade. Baked the chicken and it was still very good... Awesome recipe. It's definitely a keeper.

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by aorla846

AMAZING! This marinade is super fast to mix up and you don't have to marinade it nearly as long as it says. We kept half the sauce aside and marinaded the chicken (skinless, boneless breasts) for probably 20 mins and then basted w/ the extra sauce while grilling. I don't like spicy things, but this was perfect.