Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 410 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 small habanero or Scotch bonnet (very hot), or jalapeno (milder), seeded, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

A flavorful grilled chicken dish features the fiery kick of chili peppers, savory allspice, fresh ginger, and scallions, finished with a smoky char.

⭐ 4.2 (132 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minTotal: 410 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Caribbean

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Instructions

Process all marinade ingredients (except chicken) into a smooth puree.
Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with the marinade in a large bowl, then cover and refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat (350 F to 375 F) for direct and indirect grilling.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill skin-side down on the direct side for 15 minutes until charred, managing any flare-ups.
Flip chicken, move to the indirect side, cover, and cook for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 482 kcal

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Cholesterol: 152 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 48 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 897 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g