Grilled Jamaican Jerked Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Grilled Jamaican Jerked Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 16 large chicken drumsticks (about 4 lb.)

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, chopped
1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
16 large chicken drumsticks (about 4 lb.)

1
Combine onions, jalapeno, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, sugar and allspice in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Whisk orange juice, vinegar and soy sauce in a large measuring cup. Add juice mixture to food processor while motor is running; blend.
2
Place chicken in 2 large ziplock bags. Divide jerk mixture between bags and tightly seal them. Turn to coat drumsticks. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
3
Preheat a gas grill to medium. Remove drumsticks from bags and pat dry. Pour jerk mixture from ziplock bags into a small pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Oil grates and grill drumsticks about 6 inches from heat source, turning and brushing often with jerk mixture, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of a drumstick reaches 170u00b0F and chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

768

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Jamaican Jerked Drumsticks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Jamaican Jerked Drumsticks

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