Jamaican Jerk Chicken For Two Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken legs; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1 -3 habanero pepper, minced (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark jamaican rum

Servings: persons

2 chicken legs
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup minced onion
1 -3 habanero pepper, minced (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons dark jamaican rum

1
Combine vinegar, lime juice, oil, and molasses in a small bowl; stir onions and habaneros into liquid and add rum.
2
Mix dry spices together in a small bowl;slowly whisk in the liquid mixture, and add the garlic.
3
Pour 1/2 cup of marinade into a separate cup to use as a baste during cooking; reserve.
4
Separate leg quarters, if desired and place in a ziploc bag or shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over, stirring to coat thoroughly; marinate, refrigerated, for 6 hours, or overnight.
5
Prepare grill by setting coals off to one side.
6
Place an aluminum pan (or prepare one out of heavy-duty aluminum foil) next to the coals on the lowest grill rack (not directly over coals); pour one cup of water plus 2-3 tbsp rum in to drip pan.
7
When the coals are hot, grill chicken on prepared rack above the drip pan (not directly over the coals), opposite from the coals and cover grill.
8
As chicken becomes browned, occasionally baste with reserved marinade, and cook chicken until juices run clear and chicken is done, at least 30 min, up to an hour, slow cooking preferred.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken legs, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Chicken For Two 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 For Two

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