This grilled jerk chicken recipe is a delicious summer grilling recipe made with a fresh and homemade jerk marinade perfect for a summer cookout or Fourth of July party.
This grilled jerk chicken recipe is an easy summer grilling recipe and perfect for cookouts and a Fourth of July party. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful homemade jerk marinade that is a combination of pantry staple ingredients like oil, garlic, coconut aminos and spices.
We love to marinate chicken in this delicious homemade marinade and grill it for a fresh and flavorful summer meal.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Homemade Marinade
- Great for Summer Grilling
- Kid-Friendly
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken - Chicken breast or thigh works great for this recipe, For extra flavor, cut the chicken into cubes to absorb more of the marinade's flavor in each bite.
- Jerk Chicken Marinade - This homemade marinade is a simple recipe made with pantry staples including olive or avocado oil, minced garlic, coconut aminos, lime juice and spices for excellent, fresh flavors.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Bowl- A bowl is necessary to mix the marinate together in and also marinate the chicken in.
- Grill or Smoker - We love using our Traeger or Weber grill to grill the chicken on.
How to Make Grilled Jerk Chicken
Step 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together.
Step 2. Allow the chicken to marinate.
Step 3. Grill the chicken.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
This grilled chicken recipe is served best with freshly made mango salsa and a side of rice or grilled vegetables.
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Expert Tips & Variations
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes or longer. The chicken is most flavorful when it is allowed to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably longer in the fridge.
- Double the recipe. To feed a crowd or use this recipe as a meal prep recipe, double or triple the amounts.
How to Store Jerk Chicken
- Refrigerator - in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Recipe FAQ
Yes! You can cook the chicken in a skillet on the stovetop or in the oven on a sheet pan.
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Grilled Jerk Chicken
This grilled jerk chicken recipe is a delicious summer grilling recipe made with a fresh and homemade jerk marinade perfect for a summer cookout or Fourth of July party.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, cubed
Jerk Chicken Marinade
- 2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1.5 Tablespoons ground ginger
- 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into cubes and place in a large bowl or ziplock bag.
- Make the jerk chicken marinade. In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Mix the marinade with the chicken to combine and coat the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the meat has marinated, preheat your grill.
- Place the chicken on the grill with low to medium flame and grill until done in the middle.
- Top the cooked Jerk Chicken with mango salsa and enjoy. This is also served best over rice or in a jerk chicken taco!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 556mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 38g
