cooking/recipes/meat/jamaican-jerk-chicken/jamaican-jerk-chicken.md

title	slug	date	lastUpdated	category	tags	cookTime	prepTime	servings	author	description	featured	display	displayPhoto
Jamaican Jerk Chicken	jamaican-jerk-chicken	2026-02-10	2026-02-10	meat	meat	60	20	10	jake	Great chicken on a recommendation from a friend!	false	true

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:::ingredients

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 medium scallions, chopped
• 2 Scotch bonnet chiles, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon allspice berries, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) chickens, quartered :::

:::instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the onion, scallions, chiles, garlic, five-spice powder, allspice, pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and salt; process to a coarse paste.
2. With the machine on, add the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream.
3. Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken, and turn to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature before proceeding.
5. Light a grill and bring to medium.
6. Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes or 165 internal temp. Cover the grill for a smokier flavor.
7. Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve. :::

:::references

• Reference Recipe HERE :::

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