Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 scallions, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 scotch bonnet chilies, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground allspice; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (4 pounds each); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 scallions, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 scotch bonnet chilies, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons ground allspice
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (4 pounds each)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients up through the oil; process to a paste.
2
Put the chicken in a bowl, pour the marinade over and coat the chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Light a grill.
5
Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, leaving on a coating of spice paste.
6
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
7
Grill the chicken oever moderately high heat, turning often, until the skin is nicely charred and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
8
Transfer to a platter and serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 scallions, chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, 3 scotch bonnet chilies, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jerk Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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