
Grilled Jerk Chicken
Spicy Caribbean-style chicken
35m
Total
275
Calories
36g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
6g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
5g
Net Carbs
12g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
10
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
1
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless Chicken thighs
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet or habanero (Seeds removed)
- 4 Green onions (Chopped)
- 3 tbsp Fresh thyme
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine peppers, green onions, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp oil. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Place chicken in a large zip-top bag. Pour jerk marinade over and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 5
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- •Wear gloves when handling hot peppers
- •Adjust pepper amount for heat level
- •Marinate overnight for authentic flavor
