Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Food

Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken :

 Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 6-8 scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, garlic, thyme, allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
  2. Rub the marinade all over the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Bon appétit!
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