Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Boil rum and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan for 3 minutes.
  2. Transfer rum mixture to blender; add vinegar and next 12 ingredients and blend until almost smooth. Transfer 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning to small bowl; mix in ketchup and soy sauce to make sauce. (Jerk seasoning and sauce can be made 1 day ahead; cover separately and refrigerate.).
  3. Arrange chicken in large roasting pan or baking dish. Pour lime juice over; turn to coat. Spoon jerk seasoning over chicken and rub inches Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F or prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove chicken from jerk seasoning marinade; sprinkle with salt and pepper. If roasting chicken in oven, arrange chicken, skin side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with fork, about 50 minutes. If grilling chicken, place chicken, skin side down, on grill rack, cover, and grill until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, about 50 minutes.
  5. Cut each chicken half into pieces and serve with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.39 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.96g 21%
Cholesterol 33.34mg 11%
Sodium 1152.36mg 48%
Potassium 129.96mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.93g 8%
Sugars 3.68g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.01g 12%
Protein 5.58g 11%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 64.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.04 Kcal (905 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.85g 21%
Cholesterol 28.31mg 11%
Sodium 978.65mg 48%
Potassium 110.37mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.32g 8%
Sugars 3.12g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 12%
Protein 4.74g 11%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.1mg 13%
Calcium 54.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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