Jerk Chicken (Grilled Spicy Marinated Chicken) Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken (Grilled Spicy Marinated Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped scallion; 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves), or 1 tablespoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce plus, if desired, additional Scotch bonnet chilies for garnish; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 5 teaspoons ground allspice; 3 teaspoons English-style dry mustard; 2 bay leaves, center ribs discarded and the leaves crumbled; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 5 pounds chicken parts, the wing tips discarded; Vegetable oil for brushing the grill

Servings: persons

2 cups finely chopped scallion
2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves), or 1 tablespoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce plus, if desired, additional Scotch bonnet chilies for garnish
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 teaspoons ground allspice
3 teaspoons English-style dry mustard
2 bay leaves, center ribs discarded and the leaves crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon cinnamon
5 pounds chicken parts, the wing tips discarded
Vegetable oil for brushing the grill

1
Make the marinade: In a food processor or blender puree the scallion, the 2 chilies, the soy sauce, the lime juice, the allspice, the mustard, the bay leaves, the garlic, the salt, the sugar, the thyme and the cinnamon.
2
Divide the chicken parts between 2 heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and spoon the marinade over them, coating them well.
3
Seal the bags, pressing out the excess air, and let the chicken marinate, chilled, turning the bags over several times, for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.
4
On an oiled rack set 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals grill the chicken, in batches if necessary and covered if possible, for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through.
5
Transfer the chicken as it is cooked with tongs to a heated platter, keep it warm, covered loosely with foil, and garnish the platter with the additional chilies.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 cups finely chopped scallion, 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves), or 1 tablespoon Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce plus, if desired, additional Scotch bonnet chilies for garnish, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken (Grilled Spicy Marinated 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.

Jerk Chicken (Grilled Spicy Marinated Chicken)

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