Grilled Jerk Chicken






Grilled Jerk Chicken

Grilled Jerk Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds Chicken leg quarters
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, combine all marinade ingredients except for the oil. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds until finely chopped.
  2. With the processor still running, slowly pour in the oil through the feed tube until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Clean and oil the grill grates, then set up for two-zone cooking. Place the chicken on the cooler side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Move the chicken to the hot side of the grill and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  6. Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 434 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 144 mg
  • Sodium: 1465 mg
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 7 g

Note: All nutrition information provided is estimated and based on third-party calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating them on your own.


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