This Grilled Jerk Chicken recipe is really flavourful. Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a very hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. Jerk seasoning is traditionally applied to pork and chicken. Modern recipes also apply jerk spice mixes to fish, shrimp, shellfish, beef, sausage, lamb, vegetables, and tofu.
Jerk seasoning principally relies upon two items: allspice (called “pimento” in Jamaica) and Scotch bonnet peppers (also known as habaneros). Other ingredients may include cloves, cinnamon, scallions, nutmeg, thyme, garlic, brown sugar, ginger, and salt.
Jerk seasoning Is really versatile and adds a Jamaican kick to any meat you want to grill or roast. Commonly used on chicken, pork, fish, and vegetable dishes. Simply rub a small amount of jerk seasoning into your meat or fish, for best results marinate overnight to absorb the spicy flavor and then cook until done on your BBQ or in your oven. This fiery dish is perfect to go with any salad or summer side, like fresh grilled corn and a cold beer!
Grilled Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs and drumsticks
For jerk marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 scallions chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero stemmed and seeded
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor chop all marinade ingredients until smooth paste consistency. Rube the chicken with this paste and let this marinate for at least 8 hours even better if left overnight.
- You can either roast this in the oven or grill it on the BBQ. Perfect dish for summer grilling. Preheat burners on high, then lower the temperature to low. Cook chicken, covered with lid, until cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes.
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4 thoughts on “Grilled Jerk Chicken”
I want to RIP INTO THIS CHICKEN ANIMAL style!!!
Thanks Gigi
Love Love Love Jerk Chicken!
Thank you Wendy!