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Submitted by LifeIsGood
"If you like hot-n-spicy, this is the recipe for you. It uses Scotch bonnet chilies, which are very hot. If you'd like to lower the heat, you can use jalapeno peppers instead of Scotch bonnet. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful and spicy the chicken. This recipes serves a lot. Feel free to adjust amounts to suit the number you are serving. Time does not include marinating. From Food & Wine. *The jerk marinade can be made and refrigerated overnight.* A mango or pineapple salsa would be lovely atop this chicken. The Caribbean is only a grill away...."
photo by Ashley Cuoco 
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
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10
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ingredients
- 8 scallions, chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 scotch bonnet chilies, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground allspice
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (4 pounds each)
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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directions
- In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients up through the oil; process to a paste.
- Put the chicken in a bowl, pour the marinade over and coat the chicken.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Light a grill.
- Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, leaving on a coating of spice paste.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken oever moderately high heat, turning often, until the skin is nicely charred and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and serve.
Questions & Replies
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Wondering if you could marinade a whole chicken and then cook it like you would a beer can chicken?
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If I were to use 1 habanero and 2 jalapeños would that work? Also, about how many pounds of chicken does this work for?
pirateprincess21
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If I were to make the marinade in advance, how long would it keep?
lrybak59
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Reviews
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We love Jerk seasonings and this is a great one. We feel a little guilty for making it milder (one jalapeno instead of three Scotch Bonnets) but one of us can't take the heat and we love this blend otherwise. We used chicken breasts and pork loin cut in strips, and found we liked the pork even better than the chicken. A backyard gas grill treat enjoyed Saturday over arborio rice, and Sunday with Recipe#232645 and Recipe#373442 at the patio table. Made for Zaar World Tour 5.
Lavender Lynn
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Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. Added some pork in there, as well, as another person suggested it was even better than chicken. Both were equally outstanding. I will add more heat next time, it wasn't as spicy as we like it.,
lrybak59
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Very nice recipe, I scaled back to 1/3 using 4 pounds chicken breasts and thighs. Marinated overnight and baked at 350 for about 45 minutes. Boiled down the liquid and basted chicken on the bbq afterwards to give it the charred look and flavor
icecreamqueen63
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As soon as you smell the marinade it becomes obvious this is going to turn out great, Nice work!
sales
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FALL PAC 2009: I used jalapenos but other than that - no changes! EXCELLENT
Mom2Rose
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Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!
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