Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 - 2 lbs)
- 1/4 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Combine the jerk seasoning, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, and onion in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and massage the mixture into the meat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and drizzle with the lime juice.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and flavorful
- Tender and juicy chicken
- Caribbean-inspired
User Comments:
- "This jerk chicken is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is so tender."
- "I love the tangy lime juice and the spicy jerk seasoning."
- "This is one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser."
- "I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish."
- "I've made this dish several times now and it always gets rave reviews from my guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have jerk seasoning, you can make your own by combining allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper.
- To make the chicken even more spicy, add a teaspoon of Scotch bonnet pepper powder to the jerk seasoning.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become dry.
- Serve the jerk chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice and beans, plantains, or coleslaw.
