My Go-To Jerk Chicken Marinade: Seriously Good & Easy!

Ingredients

• 6 scallions, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2-3 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3-4 lbs chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks work best)