Jerk Chicken

May 29, 2010 · 24 Comments

Jerk Chicken

Wow, I can't believe that its been 100 posts now!

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So happy BBQ season is here, can't wait to share some of my favorites!

Let's start with Jerk Chicken, I just love the flavors here and I kid you not, leftover boneless Jerk Chicken, thrown into red pasta sauce over pasta is so good it's nuts!!!

Jerk Chicken
adapted from Tyler Florence

1 bunch scallions, sliced thin (white and greeen)
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
5 Jalapeno, Habanero or Scotch Bonnet peppers - it depends on your taste for heat as well as the availability of peppers - Jalapeno gives a nice flavor I leave the seeds and inside stem for more heat - Habeneors will really kick it up the spice factor, these I remove the seeds and stem.
You could also use 1 or more Habenero's and the rest Jalapenos
1 cup chopped onion
4 TBS lime juice
3 TBS soy sauce
4 TBS light olive oil
1 TBS salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ TBS brown sugar
1 TBS chopped fresh ginger
2 TBS fresh Thyme leaves
2 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon

3 pounds of chicken, your choice.
I make this for parties often and triple the marinade.
I use drumsticks, thighs, breasts and boneless breasts - that way everyone will find something they enjoy.

Make marinade by combining all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Marinate chicken overnight in gallon sized baggies - every so often grab the bags and massage the meat a bit to move the marinade around.

When ready to grill - be sure 1 hour prior you take the chicken out and let it get to room temperature.

Fire up your grill and cook chicken over med-high heat until well browned, some spots will char a bit, once the outside looks good, bring your grill to low (like an oven)close the lid and cook chicken until done.
Bone in chicken takes about 30-40 minutes, boneless 15 minutes or more, depends on the size of your pieces.

Enjoy!!

Colleen

PS don't forget to throw some leftover jerk chicken in pasta sauce...mmmmmmm!

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