High Protein Jerk Chicken Strips
Elevate your taste buds with these High Protein Jerk Chicken Strips—a flavorful fusion of Caribbean spices and lean, juicy chicken breast, perfect for a healthy, protein-packed meal. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of allspice, thyme, cayenne, and a touch of brown sugar, these strips boast a bold balance of heat, sweetness, and zest from fresh lime juice. Oven-baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, they make a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner or a versatile meal prep option for wraps, salads, or snacking. Packed with protein and brimming with vibrant jerk-inspired flavors, these chicken strips are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, approximately 1cm wide.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, allspice, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the marinated chicken strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until the chicken is fully cooked and has an internal temperature of at least 75°C (165°F).
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot as a main dish or use the strips in salads, wraps, or as a high-protein snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5162 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 144.2 g | 288% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
