Tangy Sort-Of Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Tangy Sort-Of Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chicken thighs (about 7 ounces each); Kosher salt; 1 small white onion, chopped; 3 scallions, sliced; 1 small habanero, stemmed; 5 garlic cloves; 1/2 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Coke; 1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional); 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing

Servings: persons

12 chicken thighs (about 7 ounces each)
Kosher salt
1 small white onion, chopped
3 scallions, sliced
1 small habanero, stemmed
5 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Coke
1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing

1
Arrange the chicken on a large baking sheet and season generously with salt.
2
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3
Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
4
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the onion, scallions, habanero, garlic and ginger until chunky.
5
Add the allspice, thyme, sugar, cayenne, black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon and puree until very smooth.
6
Transfer the puree to a large bowl and whisk in the vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, Coke and liquid smoke, then whisk in the 1/4 cup of oil.
7
Add the chicken and turn to coat thoroughly.
8
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9
Light a grill and brush the grates with oil.
10
Transfer the chicken to a large plate.
11
Transfer the marinade to a medium saucepan and boil until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
12
Brush the chicken with oil and grill over moderate heat for 25 minutes, until lightly charred and cooked through.
13
Brush the chicken with some of the marinade and grill for 1 minute.
14
Serve the chicken with the remaining reduced marinade.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 chicken thighs (about 7 ounces each), Kosher salt, 1 small white onion, chopped, 3 scallions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tangy Sort-Of 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.

Tangy Sort-Of Jerk Chicken

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