Jerk Chicken with Lime-Scallion Corn
Spicy-sweet grilled jerk chicken thighs share the grill with peak-summer Washington corn for a flavorful, low-fuss dinner.
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Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1.25 pounds $2.79
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Green Onions3 green onions $1.19
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Fresh Organic Limes1 lime, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Light brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Ground allspice1 teaspoon
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Dried thyme3/4 teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill for two-zone cooking, with one side at medium-high heat and the other at medium-low heat, for 10 minutes. Pat 1.25 pounds chicken thighs dry and trim excess fat; husk 2 ears corn, thinly slice 3 green onions, mince 2 garlic cloves, and zest and juice 1 lime to obtain 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice.
- Mix 2 sliced green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub the mixture over 1.25 pounds chicken thighs and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Place 1.25 pounds marinated chicken thighs skin-side down over direct heat. Grill covered for 5 minutes, flip, and grill covered for 5 minutes more.
- Move 1.25 pounds chicken thighs to indirect heat and cook covered for 12 to 18 minutes, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F. Meanwhile, brush 2 ears corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and grill over direct heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes.
- While the chicken and corn finish grilling, stir together 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, 1 sliced green onion, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Spread the mixture over 2 ears grilled corn.
- Rest the grilled chicken made from 1.25 pounds raw chicken thighs for 5 minutes, then divide it between two plates with 2 ears grilled corn and serve.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $8–$10 total
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving, with roughly 42 grams of protein and a substantial serving of seasonal vegetables.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk chile heat while complementing the sweet grilled corn.