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easy jerk chicken

Recipe by
Carole Davis
Upper Arlington, OH

When I was young I worked with a beautiful Jamiacan girl and this is her recipe.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For easy jerk chicken

  • 6 stalk
    green onion chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno minced
  • 1
    shallot chopped
  • 3/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 c
    white vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken pieces
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1
    kiwi chopped
  • 1/4 c
    lime juice

How To Make easy jerk chicken

  • 1
    In a food processor or blender, combine the green onions, onion, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Mix for about 15 seconds. Add kiwi, lime juice and garlic
  • 2
    Place the chicken in a medium bowl, and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight
  • 3
    Preheat grill for high heat.
  • 4
    Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes, until juices run clear

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