Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken is ready in 35 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 801 kcal and 56 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.80. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 801 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.80
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Boneless chicken thighs440 g
- Allspice4 g
- Dried thyme2 g
- Garlic10 g
- Fresh ginger10 g
- Lime70 g
- Soy sauce20 g
- Honey16 g
- Olive oil20 g
- White rice120 g
- Black beans (can, drained)200 g
- Coconut milk80 g
- Dried chili (optional)2 g
Method
Mix the allspice, thyme, crushed garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, soy sauce and honey into a jerk marinade (add the chili for heat).
Cut the chicken thighs into chunks and coat them in the marinade. Leave for at least 15 minutes.
Rinse the rice and cook it with the coconut milk and enough water to cover, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the black beans for the last 3 minutes to heat through.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 12 minutes, turning often, until charred and cooked through.
Serve the jerk chicken over the rice and beans.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 801 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 56 g |
| Carbohydrates | 81 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
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