Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Submitted by Mrs. Flick

"Sounds like this could be the real deal. Haven't tried this one yet, but I will soon, let me know if anyone likes this recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 spring onions
• 1 large mango, ripe
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg, grated
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons malt vinegar (white distilled)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 lbs chicken pieces (use your favorite chicken pieces, thigh and legs work best)

directions

1. Place the ingredients for the jerk seasoning into a blender and blend to a thick paste.
2. Pour marinate into a shallow baking dish or sealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat.
3. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate in jerk seasoning for between 4 hours to overnight.
4. Preheat grill.
5. Remove chicken from jerk marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
6. Place chicken on grill cooking approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side (or until done), basting periodically with remaining jerk marinade.