Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

prep time: 30 mins

cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients

5 pounds chicken pieces

2 cups distilled white vinegar , plus 1 teaspoon

2 cups finely chopped scallions

2 Scotch bonnets, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

5 teaspoons ground allspice

2 bay leaves

6 cloves garlic , minced

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups Jamaican Barbecue Sauce, to serve, recipe follows

Jamaican BBQ sauce

1 1/4 cups ketchup

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons Jamaican hot pepper  sauce

2 tablespoons Jerk marinade (reserved from chicken recipe)

3 scallions , minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1/3 cup dark brown sugar

1/3 cup distilled white vinegar

3 tablespoons dark rum (optional for non-alcoholic)

Directions

Rinse chicken pieces well in 2 cups of the vinegar, drain, transfer to 2 sealable plastic bags and set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor  combine remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, scallions, Scotch  bonnets, soy sauce, lime juice, allspice ,bay leaves , garlic, salt, sugar, thyme, and cinnamon . Reserve 2 tablespoons of the jerk marinade  for the Jamaican Barbecue Sauce.

Rinse chicken pieces well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Divide chicken pieces between 2 heavy-duty gallon plastic sealable bags and divide marinade evenly between the 2. Turn bags over to evenly distribute marinade, and refrigerate chicken for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.

CHICKEN MARINATING

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Jamaican Barbecue sauce

In a medium nonstick saucepan combine all ingredients except rum and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook another 12 minutes, until sauce is thick and flavorful and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in rum(optional). Cool sauce to room temperature before serving.

BBQ JERK SAUCE

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On an oiled grill rack set about 6 inches above red-hot coals, grill chicken (in batches if necessary), covered, for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a warm platter and keep warm until serving.

Serve with Jamaican Barbecue Sauce, alongside fried plantains , rice, or bread of choice.

FINISHED PRODUCT

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