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

Aiden Plummer
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The jerk chicken was terrible and I will never make it again.


Bafana Bekwayo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the jerk chicken turned out really bad. The chicken was tough and the sauce was way too spicy. I ended up throwing it out.


Nicalia Angel
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This recipe is a fail. The chicken was dry and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Asif Munir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the jerk chicken turned out terrible. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I don't know what went wrong.


Noxolo Fakude
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The jerk chicken was good, but I've had better. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


nazir khan Momand Official
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The jerk chicken was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I had to marinate the chicken for 24 hours and then cook it for 2 hours. It was worth it in the end, but it's not a recipe I'll be making on a regular basis.


Baraka Online
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The jerk chicken was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best jerk chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less pepper next time.


Vencha HD
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this jerk chicken was amazing! The heat was just right and the chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zoey Prejean
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The jerk seasoning was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Caroline Nzioka
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The jerk chicken was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and peas and it was a hit.


Adele Katherine Giron
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asma Sumaiya
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Ricardo Nuno
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The jerk chicken was a hit at our backyard party! Everyone loved the smoky, spicy flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was so tender and juicy. We'll definitely be making this again.