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.
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