Caribbean

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces); 4 scotch bonnet peppers; 1 tbsp allspice berries; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 scallions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar

Spicy and smoky grilled chicken.

360 minutes

Serves 4

Main

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Prepare the marinade: Blend scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar into a smooth paste.

2
Coat the chicken: Rub the marinade thoroughly over the chicken pieces, ensuring it gets under the skin. Let sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
3
Prepare the grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). For authentic flavor, add pimento wood chips to the coals.
4
Grill the chicken: Place chicken skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 15 minutes until charred, then flip and cook for another 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5
Rest and serve: Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before chopping into serving pieces.

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