BACKYARD JERK CHICKEN

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Invite the neighbors over for a backyard barbecue featuring jerk chicken that gets its spicy flavor from an easy marinade that includes allspice, garlic, and spicy peppers. It's also delicious with skirt steak or pork chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stemmed
1 bunch scallions, cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, puree chile, scallions, garlic, thyme, brown sugar, allspice, soy sauce, lime juice, and oil. In a large zip-top bag, toss chicken with paste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-low. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill, covered, turning often to prevent charring, until cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Thato Tsepane
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Shelley SC
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This recipe is a winner!


Diana Abao
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Two thumbs up!


eni joan
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5 stars!


Taj Noor
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This is the best jerk chicken recipe I've ever tried.


Dheeraj Soni
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Thomas R
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Delicious!


Herbert Gonzales
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This jerk chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the jerk sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Michaelstar Bello
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I've made this jerk chicken recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the jerk sauce is amazing. I love that this recipe is so easy to follow.


Nellie Robertson
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This is my go-to jerk chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the jerk sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


billem picuasi
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I love this jerk chicken recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the jerk sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Jannat Riya
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This jerk chicken was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The jerk sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


sayed vai
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the jerk sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Malaika Sarwar Malaika Sarwar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used a charcoal grill and the chicken had a nice smoky flavor. The jerk sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hunter„ÉÑ MaX
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I've tried a lot of jerk chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the jerk sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Beverly Johnson
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This jerk chicken recipe was a hit at my backyard party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the jerk sauce had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again.