CaribbeanMedium

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks or thighs; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded; 2 tsp Allspice (pimento); 4 sprigs Thyme (fresh); 4 Garlic cloves; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tsp Brown sugar; 4 Scallions

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Blend scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and scallions into a paste.
2
Score the chicken deeply. Rub jerk paste all over, marinate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
3
Preheat grill or oven to 190°C (375°F).
4
Grill or bake chicken 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until charred and cooked through.
5
Rest 5 minutes. Serve with steamed cabbage and a lime wedge.

*Pro Tips

1
Marinating overnight is the real secret to jerk chicken
2
Cook over wood chips (pimento wood if possible) for authentic smoky flavor

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Grilled protein with spices and no starchy sides. Allspice and scotch bonnet have metabolism-boosting properties.

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