Jamaican Jerk Chicken bringing you all the flavor of the Caribbean in one delicious & easy dinner recipe! Gluten-Free and paleo, this no-fuss dish packs one crazy flavor punch with minimal effort!
***This post has been updated in April 2016. Original writing stands***
Happy Tuesday! I hope your summer weather has been better than mine here in Jersey. Although I know most of the country is experiencing crazy weather from extreme heat, humidity, and crazy endless storms. I have to hold my breath every time it starts raining here since my power goes out with the flip of the wrist. Just a few weeks ago it went out in the morning for 4 hours with no explanation...no rain...nothing! But thankfully we have a generator so we can hook up the fridge, sub-pump (so the basement doesn't flood), and have a few extra outlets. But we have a well so when we have no power that also means no water.
Anyway, even though is has been extremely hot here (and humid) I try not to complain about the heat since I wish for it so much in the winter. Those freezing winter months are when I wish I lived in Jamaica or some tropical island where I don't have to wear 50 layers to stay warm. And that brings me to the premise of this post. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning! I had never cooked with this blend of spices before this winter and I have been a huge fan ever since.
So here is my recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken! The amounts for the spices are just general ratios. I do not measure them out I just eyeball it and play around and it always comes out great. But if you do not feel comfortable cooking intuitively just use the general amounts.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken bringing you all the flavor of the Caribbean in one delicious & easy dinner recipe! Gluten-Free, paleo, Whole 30 approved, this no-fuss dish packs one crazy flavor punch with minimal effort!
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main, Chicken
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Jerk Seasoning Mixture:
- 4 Limes (zest and juice)
- 1 Packet of Stevia
- 1 ½ Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Tsp Ground Allspice
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Ground Cloves
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
- ½ TB Ground Ginger
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- ½ TB Dried Cilantro
- ½ TB Dried Parsley
- 1 TB Chopped Fresh Cilanto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, zest and http://amzn.to/26utoAw all 4 Limes. Then add the rest of spices and herbs and whisk together.
- Then place the Chicken breasts into the bowl to coat. Pour everything in a plastic bag (or leave in the bowl, covered) and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Pour the Chicken and mixture into a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Simple, no-fuss, but so incredibly flavor-packed chicken recipe! There is no way you will ever need to eat "boring" chicken again. These flavors will blow your mind! Jamaican Jerk Chicken? Yes, please!
So tell me:
+ How is the weather is you next of the woods?
+ Ever been to Jamaica or had authentic Jerk cooking?
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Easy Peasy Life Matters
Yum! This sounds absolutely amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Silly Mummy
I love jerk chicken - this looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Cristina Mandeville
Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kat Eat.Love.Live
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I'm a non meat eater but I cook meat for my family and I didn't realise how easy it was. I can imagine with the seasoning it would be super tasty. I'm going to try it on them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will love this!
Miz Helen
I love this recipe and can't wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do!
Amberjane
I love Jerk Chicken and this looks so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Fran Back With A Bump
This sounds lovely and not too hot.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's not spicy at all!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Oh yum! I love these flavors!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too!
Mistie
Yum! Jerk chicken is so delicious, and I love your fresh take on it. I am an 'eyeball it' cooker as well. Years ago, I finally bought measuring spoons for my kitchen and it was because a friend looked at me like I was slightly crazy when I said I didn't have any. I just pinch, dash and hand-full here and there. Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, right? I have at least 5 or 6 sets of measuring spoons but really only use them for baking (have to be a little more scientific there!)
Emma
I love Jerk Chicken. I used to work on a cruise ship that stopped in Jamaica every week and I would eat a lot of it there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O wow, haha! Well that is...a delicious perk 😉
Sarah - Craft Invaders
I clicked on your chicken because it looked delicious without reading your name, but as soon as I saw the yellow stripes I thought now I know why it looks good - another gorgeous recipe which I am pinning 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, you are so sweet! Thank you!
Lara @MommyKazam
Love love love! I absolutely love jerk chicken, but most of the recipes for it are a little carb heavy. Can't wait to try your recipe <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, never here! Just nice clean, fresh flavors! Thank you!
Sarita
THis looks SO yum and flavourful!!! Love jerk chicken!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! One of my favorite!! The lime just does it all for me!
Meena
Are you kidding me?
I absolutely LOVE Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
What a great post.
Thanks for your work. Yum.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks! Enjoy!
sue
Love this spicy chicken recipe Rebecca. I thihk that sometimes chicken is under-rated and this looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I never make boring chicken in my house!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories
I have a Jerk Chicken recipe in a Rachael Ray cookbook that we just LOVE. I haven't been to Jamaica but the smell of it cooking makes me feel like I'm there. We love either sweet plantains, tostones with mojo sauce or arroz con gandules to round out the meal.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah yes! This would be perfect with some plantains <3
Ashley Tukiainen
oooooh! pinning for personal use as well, this looks yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know if you enjoy it!
Regina L. L. Wells
Love this recipe, Rebecca! Pinned for safekeeping. I also love that you don't really measure either. That's how my mother taught me to cook...by sight. When I have to prepare a recipe for someone else, converting my sight measurements into real measurements is the hardest part (although I have developed a little system even if it is time consuming in the middle of preparing a meal).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A real cook does NOT measure 😉 You just know!
Regina L. L. Wells
LOL! Right on!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
A wonderful list of spices, so wonder it tastes so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's for sure!
Farrah
This looks and sounds so good! 😀 I've never tried making it on my own, but I like that it looks doable! :D!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally doable!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy
I love how diverse all of your recipes are! Seriously, whenever I want something unique I know you'll have it! Looks delishhhhhh!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, well that totally puts a smile on my face 🙂 Love to heart that! xoxo
Brie
This sounds so delicious and easy! Can't wait to try it. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thanks!
Lara
I love jerk chicken. I think I'll have to try your recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Please do!
Ariana
Yummmm this looks so delicious and flavourful! And it looks like it would be really easy to whip up as well! Thanks for sharing 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes it is!
Brooke at Silver Lining
I've never homemade a jerk spice before, but you make it sound so easy and doable! I'll have to give it a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally doable and totally delicious!
Lysha
This looks quite delicious. I've made jerk chicken a couple of times and I never get the flavor just right. I'm going to pin this for the future because it looks like a winner!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This one is tried and true! I've been making it for years!
laura@motherwouldknow
I have commercially prepared jerk chicken spice, but have never tried making my own. Your recipe has me excited about trying homemade - and without sugar!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yea, you've got to make your own!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I love jerk chicken and I always wanted to make it so this recipe is perf! love that spice rub!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Go for it! It's so good! (on anything!)
shelby
I'll have to try this out - I have never made a Jerk recipe! It seems to be very simple to do, so it's on my list to try next!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You'll love it! The flavors are insane! So much lime and the warming spices of allspice...so good!
Caitlin
i definitely think a marinade/seasoning makes or breaks chicken! the cinnamon and ginger sounds really interesting in your recipe, i bet i'd love it. it's real hot here in CT and i'm loving it. i hate hate HATE winter and i refuse to complain about this heat. my town loses power in 2 seconds flat! it's quite frustrating. it started raining the other day and the power went off within 5 minutes, seriously?
strengthandsunshine
I feel you pain! The clouds have rolled in again today so I am preparing for the inevitable right now, haha!