Spicy chicken paired with Iowa Harvest Red is perfect for summer grilling!
This Caribbean Inspired Grilled Jerk Chicken has lots of flavor, and Tassel Ridge Iowa Harvest Red, a dry red with plum and black cherry aromas and notes on the palate along with nice acid followed by a long, complex finish, is a perfect pairing for the spicy flavors.
Tassel Ridge® Caribbean Inspired Grilled Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Tabasco, more or less to taste
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs)
Instructions
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Combine garlic, onions, Tabasco, lime juice, soy sauce, oil, salt, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon in blender. Blend until smooth. Divide between 2 large, plastic zip bags. Add chicken. Seal bags, pressing out excess air. Turn bags over several times to distribute marinade. Put bags in shallow pan. Refrigerate for 8 hours, turning once or twice. Remove from refrigerator. Using a charcoal grill, direct cook chicken on lightly oiled rack over double or triple layer of hot coals, spread over half of bottom rack, until chicken is well browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Move chicken to side of grill with no coals underneath. Indirect cook, covered with lid until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serves 6–8.
Alternate Cooking Method—Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast chicken 40 to 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serving Suggestion—Serve with rice and papaya or pineapple salsa.
Recipe Notes
Wine Recommendation—Tassel Ridge Iowa Harvest Red or Iowa St. Croix Rosé
Iowa Harvest Red is a dry red with plum and black cherry aromas and notes on the palate along with nice acid followed by a long, complex finish. Made from Marquette and Marechal Foch grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards, Iowa Harvest Red will pair nicely with spicy dishes, pizza, pasta dishes, and steaks. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Iowa St. Croix Rosé is a dry rosé with strawberry, raspberry, peach, and nectarine notes and a slightly drying finish. Made entirely from St. Croix grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards, Iowa St. Croix Rosé pairs well with Asian stir-fry, Mexican dishes, and other spicy foods. Serve slightly chilled.
