Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, cut into large chunks; 2 scallions, quartered; 2 Scotch bonnet or Habanero chili peppers, stemmed (and seeded, if desired; see note) and roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2½ to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks or breasts); Lime wedges, for serving

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe creates a spicy, flavorful dish with a kick. The combination of Scotch bonnet peppers, spices, and soy sauce marinade infuses the chicken with bold Caribbean flavors. Perfect for grilling, this dish will take your taste buds on a tropical vacation. Serve with lime wedges for added zing.