Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Looking for taste, then try the terrific flavors of jerk seasoning on tender chicken.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

360 mins

Cook Time:

80 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsps allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsps black pepper
  • 3 tsps hot pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp hot pepper, crushed, dried
  • 2 tsps ground oregano
  • 2 tsps thyme, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 0.185 cup packed brown sugar (3 tbsp)
  • 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken
  • 4 drumsticks, bone and skin removed chicken

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasoning over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
  • Evenly space chicken on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an added 30–40 minutes or until the meat can be easily pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 271
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 3.54g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.93g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.078g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.873g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.931g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 123mg
    % Daily Value 41%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 420mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 11.64g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1g
      % Daily Value 4%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 7.77g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 45.46g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 2mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 10mg
    % Daily Value 11%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 13mg
    % Daily Value 72%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 597mg
    % Daily Value 13%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 271 KCal
  • Fat 3.54 g
  • Carbs 11.64 g
  • Protein 45.46 g

There are 271 calories in 1 serving of Jamaican Jerk Chicken.

How long would it take to burn off 271 KCal?

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27 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

37 minutes

Jogging

22 minutes

Running

18 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

26 minutes

Walking

31 minutes

Weight Training

31 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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