This Chicken is a Real Jerk Recipe

Name: This Chicken is a Real Jerk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 habaneros (minced); ¼ cup mustard; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 3 scallions; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lime juice (juice of two limes); 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons parsley; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 chicken quarters (thighs with legs)

Servings: persons

10 habaneros (minced)
¼ cup mustard
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried basil
3 scallions
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lime juice (juice of two limes)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 chicken quarters (thighs with legs)

1
Combine habaneros with mustard.
2
Combine with remaining ingredients, except chicken in food processor or blender, and blend into a paste, making sure that the ingredients are all fully integrated.
3
The paste should be the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
4
If it's too thick, thin it with a little more white vinegar.
5
Cover the paste and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not more that 2 weeks, for the flavors to blend together.
6
Overnight is ideal.
7
Rub the chicken with the paste and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours (the longer you let it sit, the hotter the chicken).
8
Grill over a very low heat.
9
Or if you have a covered cooker, use the indirect method (put the coals around the sides and the chicken in the middle and cover).
10
(A Webber grill works best).
11
Mesquite is a good wood to use, but hickory or pecan are just fine.
12
Cook about 1 hr without a cover or 3/4 hr if covered.
13
When pierced, the juices should run clear.
14
The key here is to use a very low heat.
15
Be patient.
16
The only way to mess it up is if you burn the paste by having the heat too high.
17
The longer the chicken stays on the grill, the more superior the smoky flavor.
18
NOTE: Be sure to wear rubber gloves, or protect your hands with baggies when working with habenaros.

289

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 10 habaneros (minced), ¼ cup mustard, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, and more.

Yes, This Chicken is a Real Jerk 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!

This Chicken is a Real Jerk

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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