Spicy Jerk Chicken
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
From Craig Humphreys's locker
A fiery Jamaican classic made with chicken thighs, scotch bonnet chillis, allspice, garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2scotch bonnet chillis
2 tbspbrown sugar
6spring onion / scallions
thumb sized pieceginger (chopped)
5 clovegarlic
1lime (zested and juiced)
1 tbspground allspice
3 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspfresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
½ tspnutmeg (freshly grated)
8chicken thighs
2 tbspvegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories320 kcal
Protein28g
Excellent
Fiber2g
Low
Carbs12g
Low
Fat18g
Moderate
Sugar5g
Moderate
Sodium720mg
High
Cholesterol95mg
High
Good
Moderate
High (watch out)
High (beneficial)
Note: All nutrition values are estimates based on common RDA guidelines and are for reference only. Green indicates good levels, amber means moderate. Red is used when sugar, sodium, or cholesterol levels are high (which you should watch out for), while blue highlights high protein or fiber (which is generally good). Optimal ranges vary by individual needs, activity level, and health goals.