A fast Jamaican-inspired dinner of smoky, spicy jerk chicken and sweet Washington-season corn brightened with lime and scallion.
- Total time: 45 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $9
- Calories per serving: 570 cal
- Grill
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk spices while complementing the corn’s sweetness.
Details
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs12 ounces $5.99
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Bi-color Corn3 ears $0.79
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Green Onion2 green onions $1.39
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Lime1 lime, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice) $0.69
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt2 1/2 teaspoons, divided
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olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons, divided
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garlic2 cloves, finely grated
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fresh ginger2 teaspoons, finely grated
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light brown sugar1 tablespoon
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ground allspice1 teaspoon
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dried thyme1 teaspoon
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smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon
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cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
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ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
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Heat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F, and establish a cooler zone for managing flare-ups.
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Make the jerk paste by combining:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 finely grated garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Stir until evenly blended.
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Pat 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Coat with the jerk paste and let stand for 15 minutes while the grill finishes heating.
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Shuck 3 ears bi-color corn. Rub them with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season evenly with 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
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Grill the chicken over medium-high heat with the lid closed, turning once, until well browned and it reaches 175°F, about 5–7 minutes per side. Grill the prepared corn alongside it, turning every 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 8–10 minutes; move either component to the cooler zone if it browns too quickly.
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Transfer the chicken to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice 2 green onions, then sprinkle them over the grilled corn and drizzle the corn with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
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Plate the jerk chicken with the charred lime-scallion corn, spooning any rested chicken juices over the meat.
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