Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Name: Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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; 4 chicken leg quarters

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Total Time

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

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne and thyme. We like to think of this dish as “chicken with attitude." —Judy Kamalieh, Nebraska City, Nebraska

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Ingredients

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
4 chicken leg quarters

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove skin from chicken; if desired, use a sharp knife to cut through the leg quarter joints. Add chicken to marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on greased grill rack; cook, covered, over medium heat 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 335 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

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