Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken Recipe

Jerk Chicken has the perfect well rounded balance  and flavor of sweet, tang and heat.CourseMain DishCuisineBahamianPrep Time10 minutesCook Time20 minutes0 minutesTotal Time30 minutesServings4 servingsCalories285kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 2 scallions
• 1 jalapeno
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp allspice
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp thyme dried
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boness

Instructions

• In a food processor or blender purée all the ingredients except for the chicken.
• Place chicken and marinade into a zippered plastic bag and refrigerate for 24 hours up to 2 days.  (I did mine for about 5 hours)
• Grill chicken until cooked through or bake or broil in the oven.

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Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento Cheese Dip is affectionately called the caviar of the south.  A combination of cheese, mayonnaise and pimento is delicious on a cracker or bread.CourseAppetizerCuisineAmericanPrep Time10 minutesCook Time0 minutesTotal Time10 minutesServings8 servingsCalories308kcalAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 4 oz jarred pimento drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground cayenne optional
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard

Instructions

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix to combine.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Serve with crackers or on bread.

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