Caribbean Jerk Grilled Chicken with Mango Habanero BBQ Glaze
If you're looking to bring bold island flavor to your backyard grill, this Caribbean Jerk Grilled Chicken delivers the perfect balance of smoky spice and sweet heat.
Seasoned with Big Dog Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub, the chicken develops deep savory flavor with warm spices and a hint of heat. As it finishes on the grill, a glaze of Big Dog Mango Habanero BBQ Sauce adds a glossy sweet-heat finish that caramelizes beautifully over the flame.
The result is juicy grilled chicken packed with layers of flavor — smoky, spicy, sweet, and bold.
This recipe is perfect for:
• backyard BBQ cookouts
• summer grilling
• weekend cookouts
• family gatherings
The aroma alone will have everyone gathering around the grill.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
• 4 chicken thighs or chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Big Dog Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub
• ½ cup Big Dog Mango Habanero BBQ Sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional garnish
• lime wedges
• chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat the Grill
Heat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
2. Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry.
Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with Big Dog Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub.
Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes while the grill heats.
3. Grill the Chicken
Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until grill marks form.
Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Add the Mango Habanero Glaze
During the final minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with Big Dog Mango Habanero BBQ Sauce.
Turn once more so the sauce caramelizes slightly over the heat.
5. Rest and Serve
Remove from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with lime wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Pitmaster Tips
Let the Rub Work
Allow the jerk rub to sit on the chicken for at least 10 minutes before grilling so the spices absorb into the meat.
Sauce at the End
Adding BBQ sauce near the end of cooking prevents burning and creates a perfect caramelized glaze.
Try It with Thighs
Chicken thighs stay especially juicy and absorb the jerk seasoning beautifully.
Perfect Side Dishes
This Caribbean-inspired BBQ chicken pairs great with:
• grilled pineapple
• coconut rice
• grilled corn
• fresh avocado salad
Featured Ingredients
Big Dog Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub
This bold seasoning blend brings warm Caribbean spice and savory depth to grilled meats, chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
Big Dog Mango Habanero BBQ Sauce
Sweet tropical mango meets fiery habanero heat to create a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
Together they create a bold layered BBQ flavor.
Fire Up the Grill
This Caribbean Jerk Grilled Chicken brings island flavor straight to your backyard BBQ.
Bold flavor. Real ingredients. No fillers.
Now that we fed you… you're family.