MISS OLLIE'S JERK CHICKEN

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Classic jerk chicken is grilled over pimento wood. If you want to order some online, we salute you. Everybody else: Hardwood or briquettes will have to do.

Provided by Sarah Kirnon

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Spice     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Garlic     Dinner     Summer     Rum     Chive     Fourth of July     Juneteenth

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
4-8 Scotch bonnet chiles or habanero chiles
5 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup malt vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Jamaican rum
2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 pieces skin-on, bone-in chicken legs (about 6 pounds total), drumsticks and thighs separated, patted dry
Vegetable oil (for grill)

Steps:

  • Blend chives, chiles, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, rum, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a blender until smooth. Place chicken in a large bowl and pour jerk marinade over. Turn thighs and drumsticks several times to coat. Cover and chill, turning chicken pieces once, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, wiping off any excess, and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Discard marinade.
  • Prepare grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank two-thirds of coals on one half of grill and scatter remaining coals over other side; for a gas grill, set one burner to high heat and the remaining burners to medium-low heat). Lightly brush grate with oil. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs, skin side down, on grate over hottest part of grill and grill, turning halfway through, until lightly charred, 5-10 minutes. Move chicken to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, turning several times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes longer.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Tanbir Mahmud
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This is the best jerk chicken recipe I've ever tried.


Latelvia Snoddy
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still enjoyable. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


Cooper Rice
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Kevin Barth
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I love the flavor of this chicken. It's the perfect amount of spicy.


Mathan Raj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always turned out great.


Bwiho Gastone
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This is my go-to recipe for jerk chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Siman Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


MZARAMO PAINTS AND WALLPAPER
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I'm not a huge fan of jerk chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.


Milan Kamali
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is lip-smacking good.


kgotsuko maloka
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Overall, a great recipe that I'll definitely be making again.


Lungile Simelane
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was amazing.


Ovi Mannu
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A hit with my family and friends.


MDfuzle Rabbi
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results.


Tanzina Akter
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This dish is amazing! I was skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.


Shah Hashmi966
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I've tried many jerk chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is just the right amount of spicy.


Amar Thapa Magar
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Miss Ollie's Jerk Chicken is a must-try for any jerk chicken lover. The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.