How to Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken?

 

Ingredients

• For 4 servings,
• 1 3-pound chicken
• 3 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon nutmeg
• ½ tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ cup white vinegar
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Method

• Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and and flatten it down to spread the chicken out as much as possible.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice, onions, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Remove the foil or plastic wrap and roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before carving and serving.
• Enjoy!