5 from 2 votes

Jerk Chicken

This homemade, simple, delicious recipe is my husbands favorite main course. He prefers very hot peppers like habaneros or scotch bonnets but I like it a little milder so I use jalapeno peppers. Choose whatever peppers you like. If you're not a big fan of spice, remove the membranes and seeds from the peppers before adding to the marinade.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Keyword Chicken, Jamaican, Jerk, Spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Servings 4 people

Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

1 white onion quartered
6 green onions chopped
4 garlic cloves
2-3 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers chopped may remove seeds and membranes for less spice; may use hot pepper of your choice
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts we prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

Place all ingredients except chicken into a food processor or blender and mix for about 20 seconds until well combined
Place chicken into Ziploc bag or medium bowl and coat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 5 hours, preferably overnight
Preheat outdoor grill to high heat and oil grill grate
Cook chicken on grill for about 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. If using bone in chicken, cooking time may need to be increased