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caribbean jerk chicken

Jerk Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 whole chickens cut into eighths
  • 2 bunches scallions
  • 2 scotch bonnet chili peppers for less heat, use only one or use 2 jalapenos
  • 1 small onion or medium shallot
  • 1 2 - inch piece ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 4 sprigs thyme or 2 teaspoons dry thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil

Instructions

  • 1 Place chicken in large Ziploc bag or large container.
  • 2 Blend remaining ingredients in food processor and pour over chicken.
  • 3 Marinate overnight (12-24 hours).
  • 4 Grill on medium-high heat, covered, until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Summer 2013. Subscribe Now.