Jerk Chicken for the Grill Recipe

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Jerk Chicken for the Grill
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Directions:

  1. In a food processor or blender purée the scallion, the 2 chilies, the soy sauce, the lime juice, the allspice, the mustard, the bay leaves, the garlic, the salt, the sugar, the molasses, the thyme, and the cinnamon.
  2. At this step one may choose to freeze marinade or proceed.
  3. Divide the chicken parts between 2 heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and spoon the marinade over them, coating them well. Seal the bags, pressing out the excess air, and let the chicken marinate, chilled, turning the bags over several times, for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.
  4. At this point one may choose to freeze the marinating chicken pieces in freezer bags or proceed.
  5. Prepare charcoal - arrange coals to have an indirect heat source to grill chicken on the prevent flareups & scorching.
  6. Oil the rack before placing chicken on hot rack.
  7. Set rack 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals to grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, and covered if possible, for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through.
  8. Transfer the chicken as it is cooked with tongs to a heated platter; keep it warm, covered loosely with foil, and garnish the platter with the additional chilies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 30.14 Kcal (126 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.17g 0%
Sodium 920.77mg 38%
Potassium 114.35mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.23g 2%
Sugars 2.63g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 0.98g 2%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 34.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.48 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.46g 0%
Sodium 2520.02mg 38%
Potassium 312.95mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.31g 2%
Sugars 7.21g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 4%
Protein 2.67g 2%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 4%
Calcium 93.7mg 3%

* 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

  • 0.4
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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