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jerk chicken

A spicy and flavorful Caribbean dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons allspice ground
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 4 pounds chicken cut into pieces

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine green onions, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers. Mix well to form a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is nicely charred.
  4. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice and peas or a fresh salad for a complete meal.