Sweet and Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken
Anne Danahy, RD
A delicious marinade for grilled chicken
Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
- 1 can Libby's peaches packed in 100% fruit juice, drained
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat kefir
- 2 habanero peppers stemmed and seeded
- 4 scallions
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" wide strips
Combine all of the ingredients, except the chicken, in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a glass bowl, and add the chicken.
Toss the chicken well to coat with the marinade.
Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or longer if desired)
Heat the grill to 400 degrees, or high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread the strips onto skewers
Grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes, or until it is no longer pink inside.
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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