Jamaican Jerked Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Jamaican Jerked Chicken (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Rinse chicken pieces well in 2 cups of the vinegar, drain, transfer to 2 sealable plastic bags and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor combine remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, scallions, Scotch bonnets, soy sauce, lime juice, allspice, bay leaves, garlic, salt, sugar, thyme, and cinnamon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the jerk marinade for the Jamaican Barbecue Sauce.
  3. Rinse chicken pieces well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Divide chicken pieces between 2 heavy-duty gallon plastic sealable bags and divide marinade evenly between the 2. Turn bags over to evenly distribute marinade, and refrigerate chicken for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.
  4. On an oiled grill rack set about 6 inches above red-hot coals, grill chicken (in batches if necessary), covered, for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a warm platter and keep warm until serving.
  5. Serve with Jamaican Barbecue Sauce, alongside fried plantains, rice, or bread of choice.
  6. Jamaican Barbecue Sauce:
  7. In a medium non-reactive saucepan combine all ingredients except rum and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook another 12 minutes, until sauce is thick and flavorful and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Cool sauce to room temperature before serving.
  8. Yield: About 2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2165.51 Kcal (9067 kJ)
Calories from fat 1054.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 117.12g 180%
Cholesterol 514.48mg 171%
Sodium 5587.21mg 233%
Potassium 1451.05mg 31%
Total Carbs 153.95g 51%
Sugars 80.55g 322%
Dietary Fiber 6.37g 25%
Protein 113.78g 228%
Vitamin C 85.2mg 142%
Iron 8.8mg 49%
Calcium 219.9mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.82 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.89g 180%
Cholesterol 43.43mg 171%
Sodium 471.7mg 233%
Potassium 122.5mg 31%
Total Carbs 13g 51%
Sugars 6.8g 322%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 25%
Protein 9.61g 228%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 142%
Iron 0.7mg 49%
Calcium 18.6mg 22%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.3
    Points
  • 57
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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