Ingredients
– 1 whole chicken, cut up or preferred cuts
– 4-6 chopped Scotch Bonnet peppers (or habanero peppers)
– 1 small chopped red onion
– 4-6 chopped garlic cloves
– 4 stalks scallions, ends trimmed
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Juice from 1 large orange (about 3/4 cup)
– Juice from half a lime
– 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon allspice
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh if available
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
1-First, combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2-Next, poke holes in the chicken with a knife to allow better marinade absorption, then place the chicken in a large bowl or sealable bag, pour the marinade over it, and rub thoroughly to cover all pieces.
3-After that, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors soak in.
4-When ready, discard the marinade before cooking.
5-For grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high, oil the grates, and cook the chicken for 12-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6-If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked.
7-Once done, remove from heat and serve with a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust the heat level by using fewer Scotch Bonnet peppers for milder flavor or adding more for extra spice intensity
⏰ Don’t skip the marinating time – the longer the chicken sits in the jerk seasoning, the more flavorful and tender it becomes
🔥 Save some marinade before use to boil and simmer as a finishing sauce – this adds an extra layer of authentic jerk flavor to your finished chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours to overnight
- Cook Time: 12-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican/Caribbean
- Diet: Not Suitable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 476
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 95