Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa

(recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)

Show: Hot Off the Grill with Bobby FlayEpisode: Grilling with Couples

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 24 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 scallion, coarsely chopped
1 large Scotch bonnet pepper, stem and seeds removed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
4 drumsticks, skin on

To prepare the jerk chicken:

Directions

Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Piece the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.

MANGO-CILANTRO RELISH
(recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Combine the mangoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl and gently mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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recipe Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa
Melody Brooklyn, NY 09-07-2009
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NOT Jerk Chicken
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

If you are looking for a jerk chicken recipe that is as bland as Bobby Flay this is it. Marinaded for 24 hours and still no... flavor. This is a weak pathetic little recipe. Thanks jerk.Read more
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Leslie Long Beach, CA 05-08-2009
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with only marinading for 30 minutes because I didn't find the recipe ahead of time. I also used boneless,... skinless chicken breast. And I did it in a blender instead of a food processor. My fiance ate half of the mango salsa with chips before the chicken was even done. The chicken was gone in about 1 minute. Delicious!Read more
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Sean Iowa City, IA 05-07-2009
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NOT FOR GRILL PANS!!!
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I went through the whole process of breaking down my own bird and marinating for 24+ hours to end up losing all of the... skin...and yes, my grill pan is well seasoned. I'm sure it would have tasted good, if the skin was still there. If anyone made this successfully with a grill pan, please enlighten me on your technique.Read more
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alexis miami, FL 12-16-2007
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Wasn't quite what I had expected
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

My favorite part was the salsa. I marinaded the chicken for a little over 48 hours and the flavors were not as intense... as I had expected, but it was good. I was also hoping it would have been a bit more spicy. Next time I think I will add more peppers.Read more
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Sharla Fort Worth, TX 10-13-2007
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Very tasty, but not at all spicy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My whole family enjoyed this dinner, even my 4 year old son! That said, the chicken was not spicy at all, but did have a... good flavor. I even marinated it for over 48 hours and it didn't seem to make much of a difference. I served the chicken over rice, with the salsa on top. It was a big hit and we will definately have it again!Read more
recipe Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa
Anonymous 07-22-2007
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Too Easy and Too Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

First, I noticed that there is a mango/cilantro "relish", and a "salsa" recipe. I tried the relish (the one with less... ingredients) and it was awesome. Very light, refreshing flavor and great for summertime. The jerk marinade for the chicken was also fantastic. Beautifully balanced flavors and not overpowering at all. My guests loved it, even the ones that had not necessarily had a taste for island flavors. These are keepers for your grill arsenal.Read more