Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs or legs; bone-in; 5 bunch scallions; trimmed; 4 habanero peppers; tops trimmed; 1 yellow onion; rough chop; 3 clove garlic; minced; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp ground allspice; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; minced; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp ground coriander seed; 1 tbsp white pepper; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp nutmeg; 1 juice and zest of one lime; 1 salt

Servings: persons

4 chicken thighs or legs; bone-in
5 bunch scallions; trimmed
4 habanero peppers; tops trimmed
1 yellow onion; rough chop
3 clove garlic; minced
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp ground allspice
1 tbsp fresh thyme; minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp ground coriander seed
1 tbsp white pepper
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
1 juice and zest of one lime
1 salt

1
Place all ingredients except chicken and oil in a food processor.
2
Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while blades are spinning.
3
Use half of the sauce to marinate the chicken from 4-48 hours.
4
Wipe marinade off chicken and pat dry.
5
Toss chicken with just enough oil to cover.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
If using a grill, set chicken skin side down to sear.
8
Move chicken to a spot with indirect heat and baste chicken often.
9
If cooking indoors, mark on a grill plate or sear the chicken skin side down in a large saute pan.
10
Turn chicken over and baste with the remaining sauce.
11
Throw the pan in a 350 oven for approximately 30-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165
12
Alternatively, place chicken skin side up in a casserole dish and cover with the remaining sauce.
13
Bake at 350 approximately 50 minutes or until chicken reaches 165

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken thighs or legs; bone-in, 5 bunch scallions; trimmed, 4 habanero peppers; tops trimmed, 1 yellow onion; rough chop, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Chicken 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.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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