Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe - Recipes Fives

Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe - Recipes Fives

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Enjoy this spicy, smoky, and fragrant Jamaican jerk chicken, perfect for cookouts with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs and/or drumsticks)
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lime
  • 1 small red or yellow onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, chopped
  • 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed and cut in half (see notes)
  • 4 green onions (scallions), white and green parts, coarsely chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1-2 limes, sliced into wedges for serving (optional)

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