Grilled Jerk Chicken with Fresh Mango Salsa topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs with skin and bones
- 4 drumsticks with skin
- 1 large Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 coarsely chopped onion
- 2 coarsely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 3 coarsely chopped cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. l. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- A pinch of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Mango and Cilantro Relish:
- 2 peeled and diced mangoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and ground black pepper
Preparation:
- To make jerk chickenIn a food processor, puree all ingredients except the chicken until almost smooth. Prick the chicken with a fork to create small holes. Place the drumsticks and thighs in a large, shallow dish and massage the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24-48 hours, depending on how rich you want the flavor.
- Preheat the grill. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
Mango and Cilantro Relish: Place the mango, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl. Stir gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 576, Total Fat 35g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 33g, Carbohydrates 35g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |