Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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You can grill this real-deal jerk chicken with pimento wood like it's done in Jamaica, or try a simpler, smoke-free version in the oven.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grill
  • Roasting rack
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Zip-top bag
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 6 Scotch bonnet chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cups fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp. strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tbsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. whole allspice berries
  • 1 tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. peeled, chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp. dark Jamaican rum
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1½ tsp. molasses
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • One 3–4-lb. whole chicken, butchered into quarters
  • Pimento branches and pimento leaves, if using grill method
  • Lime wedges and Scotch bonnet hot sauce, for serving

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