Jamaican-style Jerk Chicken

Grocery

Boneless skinless chicken breasts

Pantry 

Ground coriander

Ground ginger

Raw cane sugar or organic brown sugar

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Cayenne pepper

Dried thyme

Ground cinnamon

Ground allspice

Ground cloves

Sea Salt

Coarse grind black pepper

Directions

Combine in a medium bowl: 2 tablespoons each of coriander, ginger, and sugar, 1 tablespoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons each black pepper and thyme, and 1 teaspoon each cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.

 

Rinse chicken breasts and trim any fat away. Place in large dish and liberally season each side with spice mixture. Set in refrigerator until ready for the grill.

 

Heat grill to medium heat or until charcoal just ashes over (depending if you have a gas grill or charcoal grill). Grill each side until slightly charred and the rub has formed a crust, about 5-7 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing across the grain.

 

Shown served here over mashed sweet potatoes with black eyed pea relish.

Bon Appetit! Kelly

All photos by Kelly Waters