Jerk Chicken - Olive Branch Oil & Spice

Jerk Chicken

Jul 13, 2024

This Jamaican inspired jerk is wonderfully smoky and spicy. This version is marinated a blend of peppers, spices, onions, sugar and soy sauce and grilled to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut in pieces (or a combination of breasts and thighs)

  • 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, stems removed

  • 4 garlic cloves

  • 1 bunch green onions, trimmed

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped

  • 3 tablespoons Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Blend the peppers, onions, garlic, seasoning, soy sauce and oil. Add the chicken to a large resealable bag and coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

  2. Remove the chicken about 30 minutes before grilling to bring to room temperature.

  3. Heat a grill or smoker to 300 degrees.

  4. Add the chicken to the grill skin side up and cook for about 40 minutes, flipping halfway, until it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.

  5. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Takes 50 minutes (plus 6 hours marinating time)

Serves 4

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