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jerk chicken
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5 from 7 votes

Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch green onions trimmed and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves rough chop
  • 1 jalapeno chopped (if you like it spicy use the whole thing, seeds & ribs intact, when I made it I only used half and it was mild)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1-2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp water
  • 8 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs

Instructions

  • In a blender combine green onions, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt, pepper and water. Mix until smooth. Scoup out 1/4 cup and set aside for grilling.
  • Place chicken in a plastic zip up bag. Pour in marinade squishing bag to ensure chicken coated. Close bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer if you can.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on a heated and oiled grill. Close cover and grill at medium-high heat turning occasionally until chicken is dark brown or blackened if you prefer, about 10 minutes.
  • Move chicken to cooler part of grukk and brush with reserved marinade. Cover again and continue to cook chicken another 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken from grill to platter and let rest covered in foil for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with your favourite rice or salad.