Simple Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	Onion - chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh thyme
2 teaspoons	10ml	Sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Allspice
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Red pepper flakes - crushed
1 tablespoon	15ml	Oil
3		Frying chickens - cut-up 3 1/2 pounds each

Recipe Instructions

In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine all ingredients except chicken. Blend until mixture is a paste. Rub paste on all sides of chicken pieces. Place in 12x8" (2 quart) baking dish or large resealable plastic bag. Cover dish or seal bag.

Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Heat grill. Place seasoned chicken on 18" square of heavy-duty foil. Wrap securely, using double-fold seals. When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from Medium coals.

Cook for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and juices run clear, turning once. Remove chicken from foil, reserving juices. Place chicken on grill.

Cook 10-15 minuets or until chicken is golden brown, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved juices.

Oven Directions: prepare chicken as directed. Heat oven to 350F. Cover dish tightly with foil or wrap chicken in foil. Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Remove chicken from baking dish or foil, reserving juices. Place chicken on broiler pan. Broil for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is golden brown, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved juices.

Source:
Contributed By Frank Boyer

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