recipilot.com

Jerk Chicken

URL: https://www.acozykitchen.com/jerk-chicken

Ingredients

The marinade

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 limes juice and zest
  • 5 to 8 pieces scotch bonnet peppers or habanero peppers
  • ½ cup yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 pieces scallions, pale green and white part only
  • 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

The chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken (skin-on), mixed pieces (wings, drumsticks, thighs)

For garnish

  • 1 lime for garnish
  • 10 leaves cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by blending all marinade ingredients until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it is fully coated.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan and oil the grates.
  5. Cook the chicken on the grill for about 5 minutes per side, monitoring the heat.
  6. If using a grill pan, sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  7. Bake the chicken in the oven for an additional 30 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
198
Total fat
2g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
2mg
Cholesterol
20mg

You might also like

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken Marinade

Jamaican Jerk Chicken