Lightly Spiced Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skewers

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a fragrant jerk seasoning blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a cooling lime yogurt sauce. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, jerk seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp jerk seasoning, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 6 soaked wooden skewers evenly.
  3. Step 3: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to make a cooling sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve the hot jerk chicken skewers with the cilantro lime yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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