Barbecue Jerk Chicken
- Prep Time3 hr
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time3 hr 15 min
- Yield4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken
- 4-6 chicken breasts (you can also use thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 Tbs black peppercorns (ground)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 4 spring onions, chopped (use the white part and most of the green)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2-3 chillies depending on how hot you like it
- 1 Tbs dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbs dark soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Method
Preparing the BBQ Jerk Chicken
1
Put all the ingredients (except chicken) in a mini chopper and finely chop.
2
Marinade your chicken in the mix for up to three hours in the fridge.
3
Set up your BBQ for direct grilling and cook the chicken over a hot grill until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C, turn when necessary to prevent burning.
4
Serve with Watermelon and Strawberry Salsa or some hot sauce.
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