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Caribbean Jerk Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
A delicious, authentic rendition of an island classic.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice (about one lime)
1 white onion, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely diced
3 green onions, finely chopped
8 chicken thighs or 8 chicken thighs or 8 chicken drumsticks
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
2. With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
3. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.
4. Place chicken into one-gallon plastic freezer bag; pour marinade into bag; remove excess air from bag and seal. Marinate for at least 12 hours, turning bag every 6 hours - marinate longer if possible, up to three days!
5. Preheat an outdoor grill.
6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
By RecipeOfHealth.com