Published on April 26, 2018

Jerk Chicken Thighs

Jerk Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb.skinless chicken thighs and legs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 T. brown sugar
  • 2 T. ground ginger
  • 2 T. ground coriander
  • 2 T. black pepper
  • 1 T. onion powder
  • 1 T garlic powder
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Make rub: 

  1. In a bowl mix salt, brown sugar, ginger, coriander, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, allspice and cayenne pepper. 
  2. Marinade chicken:  sprinkle rub on all sides of the legs and thighs and rub in. 
  3. Let marinate in frig for at least 30 minutes, up to 3 hours.

Cook: 

  1. Over medium high heat, preferably charcoal, for 20 – 25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes. 
  2. Let rest 5 min. before serving

 

Nutrition:  1 thigh – 142 cals, 18 gms protein, 5 gms fat, 1.6 gms saturated fat, 60 gms sodium

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