Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- salt and black pepper to taste (¾-1 teaspoon of each per pound is average)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) jerk seasoning
- ½ tablespoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (6g) onion powder
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
- 6–8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1½ tablespoons (9g) chopped fresh ginger
- 2–4 habanero peppers, chopped
- 1½ tablespoon (23ml) soy sauce
- 2–4 tablespoons (30-60g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (12g) ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon (8g) ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon (3.5g) freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (6g) chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- ¼–½ cup (60-120ml) pineapple juice or water (adjust to achieve the desired consistency)
Instructions
- Trim the chicken of excess fat and pat it dry with a cloth or paper napkin.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside while preparing the marinade.
- In a food processor, combine thyme, green onions, garlic, ginger, habanero, soy sauce, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, bouillon powder (if using), and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and coat thoroughly, using gloves. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill.
- Simmer the leftover marinade in a small saucepan for about 7 minutes to ensure safety.
- Grill the chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning frequently, until juices run clear and internal temperatures reach 165°F for breasts, 175°F for thighs.
- Serve the chicken with the cooked marinade on the side.
Last Step:
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Using gloves while handling the marinade prevents irritation from the habanero peppers.
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for a fuller flavor.
Adjust the amount of habanero based on your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 215 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg