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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsps brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsps ground allspice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 habanero chiles seeded, roughly chopped
  • 4 scallions white and green parts, roughly chopped
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)

Instructions

  • Combine oil, lime juice, sugar, vinegar, thyme, soy sauce, allspice, garlic, habanero chiles, scallions, shallots, ginger, and salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Place chicken in a large bowl, coat with the marinade, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • To cook the chicken, heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, turning the chicken once, until the chicken is cooked through.