Men's Health Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 4g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Men's Health Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 4g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Men's Health Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 184 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 252
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 104mg
Sodium: 245mg
Total Carbohydrates: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 18g
Calcium: 23mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 298mg Vitamin A: 30mcg
Vitamin C: 18mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • JAMAICAN JERK RUB:
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp each kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • CHICKEN:
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 oz each)

Instructions

Visit Men's Health's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)