Jamaican Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken marinated in a zesty Jamaican sauce, grilled to perfection on skewers. Serve with a side of Caribbean flair.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- β1/4 cup zesty Jamaican BBQ saucestore-bought or homemade
- β1 teaspoon smoky paprikaadds depth to the marinade
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing skewers during grilling
- β10-12 wooden skewerssoaked in water for 30 minutes before use
- β1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantrofor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning, BBQ sauce, and paprika.
- 3
Add the chicken to the marinade and mix until coated.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 5
Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 6
Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 8
Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with cilantro.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!