Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 spring onions
1 large mango, ripe
2 scotch bonnet peppers
2 tbsp dark rum
1 tbsp thyme, chopped
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg, grated
2 tsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp malt vinegar (white distilled )
1 tbsp oil
4 lbs chicken pieces (use your favorite pieces, thigh and legs work best)

Directions:

Place the ingredients for the jerk seasoning into a blender and blend to a thick paste.
Pour marinate into a shallow baking dish or sealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat.
Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate in jerk seasoning for between 4 hours to overnight.
Preheat grill.
Remove chicken from jerk marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Place chicken on grill cooking approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side (or until done), basting periodically with remaining jerk marinade.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	553.34 Kcal (2317 kJ)
Calories from fat	323.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.99g	55%
Cholesterol	204.08mg	68%
Sodium	598.62mg	25%
Potassium	560.58mg	12%
Total Carbs	10.2g	3%
Sugars	7.15g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	41.81g	84%
Vitamin C	24.7mg	41%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	54mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.29 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.18g	55%
Cholesterol	69.08mg	68%
Sodium	202.62mg	25%
Potassium	189.75mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.45g	3%
Sugars	2.42g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	8%
Protein	14.15g	84%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	41%
Iron	0.9mg	15%
Calcium	18.3mg	5%

* 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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