Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 small onion roughly chopped
- 2 scallions ends removed and roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-2 scotch bonnets or habanero peppers stem and seeds removed
- 1½ tsp. ground allspice
- ½ Tbsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 lime juiced
- 4 lbs. chicken wings
Instructions
- Blend onion, scallions, garlic, peppers, spices, soy sauce, and lime juice into a marinade.
- Coat chicken generously with marinade, then grill skin-side down over the grill at 325-350°, turning often until juicy and smoky at 165°.
Notes
“This jerk chicken is special because it’s my family’s. My mom passed down the Jamaican flavors, my dad gave me the grill skills, and together it’s a Southern twist on island heat. I love the kick, the char, and how grilling makes this recipe irresistibly Caribbean. Every time I cook it, I’m reminded of Jamaica’s roadside grills – smoky, spicy, and made to share.”