Jerk Chicken

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Ground allspice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Ground sage
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Cinnamon
2 tablespoons	30ml	Salt
2 tablespoons	30ml	Garlic powder
1 tablespoon	15ml	Sugar
1/4 cup	59ml	Soy sauce
3/4 cup	177ml	Vinegar
1/2 cup	118ml	Orange juice
1/4 cup	59ml	Olive oil
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Minced onion
3		Green onions
4		Chicken breasts - halves

Recipe Instructions

In large glass or ceramic bowl combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar. Slowly whisk in soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice.

In slow stream whisk in olive oil. Add onion and green onion.

Combine well. Add chicken and allow to marinate 1 hour at room temperature or over night, covered in refrigerator. If using outdoor grill toss 1 or 2 bay leaves on coals.

Grill chicken 6 min. each side. Chicken may also be broiled indoors 5-6 min. each side. Either way, brush well with marinate while cooking.

For hotter flavor, double amounts of first 7 ingredients.

Source:
Better Homes and Gardens, January 1998, Page 132.

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