Jerk Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is an easy version that can be grilled or broiled. Adjust the heat to your liking with the number of peppers you use. From Eating Well magazine.

Ingredients:

6 scallions, chopped

3 tablespoons lime juice (juice of one average sized lime)

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil

3 -5 scotch bonnet peppers or 3 -5 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped

1 -2 inch ginger, peeled and minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients except chicken into blender.
2. Pulse until you have a coarse paste.
3. Marinate chicken in mixture in a ziplock bag, 2 hours or more.
4. Spray broiling pan or grill with non-stick spray.
5. Broil 5 inches from heat source 10 to 15 minutes or grill at 400 degrees about 10 minutes.
6. Let stand for 5 minutes.

By RecipeOfHealth.com