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Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Jerk chicken topped with fresh mango avocado salsa on white plate
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This recipe brings the smoky heat and sweet char of authentic jerk chicken to your kitchen, balanced perfectly with a cool, creamy mango avocado salsa. It's a simple, tropical escape on a plate that's perfect for shaking up your weekly dinner routine with bold, layered flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large ripe mango, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the jerk marinade by blending yellow onion, green onions, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Place chicken in a bowl or bag, pour marinade over it, and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  3. While chicken marinates, prepare the salsa by gently combining diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime juice and salt, then fold together. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Heat a grill, grill pan, or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with the mango avocado salsa.

Notes

For less heat, adjust the scotch bonnet amount or use cayenne pepper. Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Prepare salsa components ahead but combine just before serving to prevent avocado browning. Store leftovers separately in the fridge.

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