Best 5 Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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**Satisfy your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken nuggets!**

These delectable morsels, bursting with a symphony of aromatic spices, are a delightful treat that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Jamaica. Savor the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, expertly blended in a traditional Jamaican marinade. Immerse yourself in the captivating flavors of allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, and a touch of brown sugar, creating an irresistible taste experience.

**Indulge in three irresistible variations tailored to your taste preferences:**

1. **Classic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets:** Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Jamaica with this authentic recipe. The nuggets are marinated in a blend of jerk spices, capturing the true essence of Jamaican cuisine.

2. **Mild Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaican jerk without the intense heat. This milder variation retains the delectable taste of the classic recipe while catering to those who prefer a less spicy experience.

3. **Spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets:** Ignite your taste buds with this fiery version of Jamaican jerk chicken nuggets. Amp up the heat with an extra kick of scotch bonnet peppers, creating a tantalizingly spicy treat that will leave your palate craving more.

**Regardless of your spice preference, these Jamaican jerk chicken nuggets promise an explosion of flavor in every bite. Join us on this culinary adventure as we guide you through each recipe, ensuring you create the perfect batch of nuggets that will become a staple in your kitchen.**

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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This is an amazing recipe. Don't let the number of ingredients scare you off...just line up the bottles and measure!

Provided by Chefiebig

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried ground thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried ground sage
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 scotch bonnet peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely
1 large onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
5 lbs skinless chicken pieces (on the bone)

Steps:

  • In a large casserole with a lid, combine all ingredients except chicken.
  • Add chicken, stirring to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour up to 24 hours.
  • First drain, then Bake@ 350 for one hour OR drain and barbecue.
  • Serve with steamed white rice.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Make your own jerk seasoning to use as a marinade for chicken. Scotch bonnet peppers and spices bring heat and plenty of flavour

Provided by Delroy Dixon

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken thighs
2 chicken legs
2-3 tsp crushed/powered allspice (pimento)
1 tsp fine salt
4 spring onions, trimmed
1 medium white onion
1- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
6-8 garlic cloves
2-3 tbsp picked thyme leaves
240ml lime juice or orange or pineapple juice
60ml white or malt vinegar
½ tsp mixed spice
1-2 tbsp dark sugar

Steps:

  • Whizz all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender to form a thick paste. It shouldn't be too runny, similar to the consistency of sweet chilli sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three weeks.
  • Slit the chicken skin with a sharp knife, then put into a container. Pour over the jerk marinade, making sure the chicken is completely covered. You may not need all the marinade. Cover the chicken and place in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, but ideally 24 hrs.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook for 30-45 mins. Remove the foil and baste the chicken with the juices from the dish, then cook for a further 10 mins. The skin should start to crisp up. Check the meat is cooked by cutting into the deepest part of the chicken. If the juices run out red, return to the oven for 10 mins more, or until the juices run clear. Serve with rice & peas or any of your favourite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

JERK CHICKEN



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Done right, jerk chicken is one of the great barbecue traditions of the world, up there with Texas brisket and Chinese char siu. It is Jamaica to the bone, aromatic and smoky, sweet but insistently hot. All of its traditional ingredients grow in the island's lush green interior: fresh ginger, thyme and scallions; Scotch bonnet peppers; and the sweet wood of the allspice tree, which burns to a fragrant smoke. "It's not a sauce, it's a procedure," Jerome Williams, a Jamaican-born Brooklyn resident, told The Times in 2008 on a Sunday in Prospect Park, where families arrive as early as 6 a.m. for lakeside grilling spots, a few of which are actually authorized by the parks department. "It has to be hot, but it cannot only be hot, or you get no joy from it." This recipe delivers that joy.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 3 1/2- to 4-pound chickens, quartered, or 8 whole legs, or 5 to 6 pounds bone-in, skin-on thighs
1 large bunch scallions (about 8), white and green parts
2 shallots, peeled and halved
4 to 6 Scotch bonnet chili peppers, stems removed, or habaneros
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons ground allspice, more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt, more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
Freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes

Steps:

  • At least 1 day before cooking, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and grind to a coarse paste. Slather all over chicken, including under skin. Refrigerate 12 to 36 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking and lightly sprinkle with more salt and ground allspice.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill: Clean and oil grates, and preheat to medium heat using one chimney of charcoal. The temperature can start as high as 300 degrees and go as low as 250. For best results, coals should be at least 12 inches away from chicken. If necessary, push coals to one side of grill to create indirect heat. Add two large handfuls of soaked pimento (allspice) wood sticks and chips (see note) or other aromatic wood chips to coals, then close grill. When thick white smoke billows from grill, place chicken on grate, skin side up, and cover. Let cook undisturbed for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Uncover grill. Chicken will be golden and mahogany in places. Chicken thighs may already be cooked through. For other cuts, turn chicken over and add more wood chips, and charcoal if needed. Cover and continue cooking, checking and turning every 10 minutes. Jerk chicken is done when skin is burnished brown and chicken juices are completely clear, with no pink near the bone. For large pieces, this can take up to an hour. Serve hot or warm, with rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 790, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Provided by Yardie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
4 limes, juiced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  • Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN NUGGETS



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This is a zesty recipe that combines a number of tantalizing flavors. This is a scratch recipe that has much more body than the store bought seasoning. Excellent with red beans & rice!

Provided by Larry E Vaughn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons garlic powder
5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in 9x13 deep cake pan or casserole, blending each ingredient as it is added.
  • Add chicken to mixture, mixing well, making sure all pieces are well coated
  • Press chicken firmly in pan, allowing ingredient mixture to cover all pieces of chicken.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 2-24 hours.
  • Bake covered @ 375 for one hour.
  • Remove cover and bake @ 400 for 30 additional minutes.
  • Mix well after removing from oven, drain, and serve hot, with red beans & rice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your jerk chicken nuggets.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Jerk seasoning is a versatile blend, and there are many ways to customize it to your taste. Try adding different types of chili peppers, allspice, or ginger.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken nuggets over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Serve the jerk chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include mango chutney, pineapple salsa, or jerk sauce.

Conclusion:

Jamaican jerk chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken, give jerk chicken nuggets a try!

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