Authentic Jerk Chicken Recipe Grill

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You’re going to love this recipe, which was inspired by the flavors of Jamaican Jerk Chicken. It begins with an aromatic and spicy jerk marinade (with citrus and heat), and is then grilled for the ideal texture and flavor.

Jerk Chicken is typically cooked over fire and has a spicy and aromatic flavor. The marinade and recipe are also free of dairy and gluten.

This version of jerk chicken starts with an aromatic and spicy jerk marinade, and is then grilled until slightly charred and crispy. But the real story was what we learned when researching and learning the history of jerk chicken. Hundreds of people have asked us for a jerk chicken recipe over the years, and we finally decided to dig deep and come up with one that respects the history and origins of this dish.

Jerk Chicken, slowly cook on the grill. Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Jamaican Jerk Chicken 🔗

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Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 0.25 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 2 Scotch bonnet peppers (stems removed and roughly chopped)
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 2 lb. chicken thighs

Instruction:

  1. Combine soy sauce, lime juice, salt, garlic, cinnamon, sugar, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, cumin, thyme, coriander, Scotch bonnet peppers, and oil in a blender or food processer and pulse to create a wet paste.
  2. Place chicken thighs and paste in a large mixing bowl and work with your hands until the thighs are completely coated in the paste. Move chicken to a large resealable bag, seal while removing as much air as possible then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Prepare grill for two-zone cooking, placing pre-heated Kingsford® charcoal briquets on one half of the grill’s charcoal grate to create a hot and a cool side. Replace the main cooking grate and adjust bottom vents to bring the grill temperature to approximately 400°F.
  4. Remove chicken thighs from the bag and place on the hot side of the grill. Cook while turning every 2–3 minutes until the skin is crisp and the chicken is nicely browned. If the chicken begins to burn, simply move it to the cool side of the grill and cover the grill to allow it to continue cooking. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F remove the chicken from the grill and serve immediately.

FAQ

How do you cook jerk chicken legs on the grill?

Boneless skinless thighs should also work well here – for grilling or oven roasting. Grill over medium high heat (425-450) about 4–5 minutes per side, keeping a close eye on it because if it goes past 165 degrees in the center it will start to dry out. Baking is not recommended for breasts as you won’t get any browning.

What are the main spices in jerk chicken?

Turn the heat down to low, close the lid, and grill the chicken, turning it occasionally, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the drumstick reads 170 degrees, about 40 minutes. Serve the chicken hot with lime wedges.

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