Jerk chicken recipe

Spicy, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful jerk chicken!

120 minmedium13 ingredients

Ingredients

• 800 g chicken thighs
• 4 scallions
• 4 garlic
• 20 g ginger
• 2 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp allspice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 60 ml lime juice
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

How to make Jerk chicken

1. Chop 4 scallions, 3 cloves of garlic, and a thumb-sized piece of ginger finely before blending.
2. In a blender, combine the chopped scallions, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of thyme.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of allspice, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, the juice of 1 lime.
4. Include 1 chopped scotch bonnet pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. Blend all ingredients until smooth to create a marinade for the chicken.
6. Place 6 chicken thighs in a bowl and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
8. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 200°C (400°F) before cooking the chicken.
9. Grill each marinated chicken thigh for 6-8 minutes on each side until their internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
10. When cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes on a plate.
11. Serve the jerk chicken hot with a side of rice and peas or a fresh salad.

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