Jerk Chicken Recipe
Marinated chicken grilled to perfection with a spicy jerk sauce.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Marinade
Chicken
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Make the Marinade
In a blender or food processor, combine the Scotch bonnet peppers, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, allspice, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, place the chicken legs and pour the marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are coated well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
Grilling
- 3
Prepare the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using charcoal, prepare it until it's covered with white ash.
- 4
- 5
Add Green Onions
During the last few minutes of grilling, place the green onions on the grill. Cook them until they are slightly charred and tender.
- 6
Rest and Serve
Once done, remove the chicken and green onions from the grill. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with grilled green onions on the side.
