Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaf
Spice up your dinner table with this Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaf, a flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf, infused with the bold, aromatic spices of traditional jerk seasoning. Made with lean ground chicken, vibrant scallions, zesty lime juice, and a touch of fresh thyme, this juicy loaf is elevated by a sweet and tangy glaze of brown sugar, olive oil, and optional hot sauce for a hint of heat. The dish is quick to prepare, baking to perfection in just one hour, and pairs beautifully with rice and peas or a crisp green salad. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this Caribbean-inspired recipe brings a mouthwatering taste of the islands to your home kitchen. A true standout for lovers of bold, robust flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 Large egg
- 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning
- 2 Scallions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 Onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and milk, letting the breadcrumbs soak up the liquid for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, jerk seasoning, scallions, garlic, onion, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly but gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the loaf dense.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula or spoon.
In another small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using). Brush this glaze generously over the top of the chicken loaf.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. This helps it hold its shape when sliced.
Carefully remove the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaf from the pan, slice, and serve warm. Pair it with rice and peas or a fresh green salad for a complete Caribbean-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 7460 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.2 g | ||
| Protein | 115.5 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3199 mg | 68% | |
*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.
