Jerk Chicken with Charred Corn

Smoky jerk-spiced chicken thighs and sweet August corn make a fast, flavorful summer grill dinner for two.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Cage Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Value Pack
    1 lb $5.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.75
  • Green Onions
    3 green onions $1.19
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small pepper $1.99
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each
    1 lime $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Light brown sugar
    2 teaspoons
  • Ground allspice
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high, about 425°F, and clean and oil the grates.
  2. Finely chop 3 green onions, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 small jalapeño. Mix them with the zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 1 lb chicken thighs thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Rub 2 ears corn with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Grill 1 lb marinated chicken thighs with the lid closed for 6–8 minutes per side, until lightly charred and the thickest pieces reach 165°F. Grill 2 ears seasoned corn alongside them for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until browned in spots.
  5. Transfer everything to a clean platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice 1 lb rested chicken and divide it with 2 ears charred corn between two plates, spooning the resting juices over the chicken.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$12

Health notes: About 570 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk heat and complements the corn’s sweetness.