How many calories are in Jamaican Jerk Chicken?

One serving has 161 kcal. The recipe makes 10 servings (1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (104g) each).

How much protein is in Jamaican Jerk Chicken?

25 g of protein per serving, with 7 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat.

What do I need to make Jamaican Jerk Chicken?

13 ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground), 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground), 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground), 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped), 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) and 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) ….

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground); 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground); 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground); 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped); 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried); 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed); 2 teaspoons thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 cup onions (puréed or finely chopped); 1/4 cup vinegar; 9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons); 8 pieces of chicken, skinless (4 drumsticks, 4 breasts)

Turn up the heat with this spicy and savory chicken dish! Packed with aromatics and spices this chicken dish is bursting with flavor! Serve with a side of ri.

161kcal per serving

25 gprotein

7 gcarbohydrates

3 gfat

10servings (1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (104g))

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) nutrition facts
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) nutrition facts
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) nutrition facts
1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) nutrition facts
1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) nutrition facts
2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) nutrition facts
2 teaspoons thyme nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
6 garlic cloves (finely chopped) nutrition facts
1 cup onions (puréed or finely chopped) nutrition facts
1/4 cup vinegar nutrition facts
9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons) nutrition facts
8 pieces of chicken, skinless (4 drumsticks, 4 breasts) nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	161 kcal
Total fat	3 g	4%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	68 mg	23%
Sodium	178 mg	8%
Total carbohydrates	7 g	3%
Dietary fiber	1 g	4%
Total sugars	5 g
Added sugars	4 g	8%
Protein	25 g	50%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	35 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	262 mg	6%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 3 ounces

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Onions

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/jamaican-jerk-chicken, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.