Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6-8 green onions; 4 cloves garlic; 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust according to spice preference); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Juice of 2 limes; Salt; 4-6 chicken thighs, drumsticks, or breast pieces, skin-on and bone-in; Additional vegetable oil for grilling or cooking

Chicken marinated and grilled with a spiced Caribbean paste of Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, ginger, and thyme. The char from grilling caramelizes the brown sugar in the marinade, creating a smoky-sweet crust over tender meat.

Glycemic Load: 5.0 (Low)

436 calories per serving

Serves: 4

diabetes friendly ibd friendly

Original recipe: www.gamintraveler.com

About This Calculation

Jerk Chicken Recipe has a low glycemic load of 5.0 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are brown sugar (GL 4.5), green onions (scallions) (GL 0.2), lime juice, fresh (GL 0.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.