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Platter of homemade grilled jerk chicken.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Carne Diem Culinary
The pinnacle of Jamaican cuisine, grilled jerk chicken is packed with flavor. If there was ever a dish that could tell a story of its people this is it. This Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken is, in our opinion, one of the great culinary delights in the world.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 551 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken pieces, quarters, or whole spatchcocked

Marinade

  • 8-12 Scotch Bonnet Peppers Stems and seeds removed
  • 4 Green Onions
  • 2 Tablespoons Whole All-Spice
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 1 White Onion peeled
  • ¼ Cup Beer
  • ¼ Cup White or Dark Rum
  • ¼ Cup White Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 8 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • ½ Jar Grace Hot Pepper Sauce or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the onions, peppers, and garlic to a blender or food processor and blend until chopped.
  • Scape down the sides and then add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  • Reserve about ½ cup of the marinade then add the rest to the chicken. Coat the chicken well and marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare your grill for direct and indirect heat and heat to about 400 degrees.
  • Grill the chicken for about 3-5 minutes per side, basting with the reserved jerk sauce every few minutes.
  • Once the skin in nice and crispy move the chicken to indirect heat and cook until the temperature reaches at least 175-190 for dark meat and just at 165 degrees for white meat.
  • Serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 3gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Allspice, BBQ, Big Green Egg, Breeo, Caribbean, chicken, Gateway, grilled chicken, Jerk, Marinade, Rum, Scotch Bonnet, spicy
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