Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Step 1

For the jerk marinade, add all of the marinade ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

Step 2

Next, poke some wholes in your chicken with a knife to let the marinade permeate more deeply.

Step 3

Set the chicken into a large bowl or into a sealable baggie. Pour the marinade over the chicken and rub it down. You can to completely cover the chicken with the marinade.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken at least 2 hours, though you'll get more flavor penetration if you plan ahead and refrigerate overnight. Discard marinade.

Step 5

TO GRILL THE CHICKEN. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken for 12-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. It should measure 165 degrees F internally.

Step 6

TO BAKE THE CHICKEN. Heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. It should measure 165 degrees F internally. Grilling is more traditional, but baking is easy.

Step 7

Remove from heat and serve.