Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 Onion $0.60
• 1/2 cup Scallion $1.18
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme $0.04
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt $0.05
• 2 teaspoons Sugar $0.01
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice $0.31
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon $0.07
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg $0.04
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper $0.14
• 1 Habanero or Scotch bonnet (very hot), or jalapeno $0.06
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce $0.34
• 1 tablespoon Cider vinegar $0.09
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil $0.08
• 1 Whole chicken $14.40

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Combine all ingredients (except chicken) in a food processor , and process until a smooth puree forms.
3. Put chicken in a large bowl and pour marinade over. Stir chicken pieces to coat completely; cover and marinate at least 6 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill on medium heat (350 F to 375 F) for direct/indirect grilling. Remove chicken from jerk marinade. Place chicken skin-side down on the direct side of the grill. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the skin is charred and crisp, controlling any flare-ups on the grill. Turn the chicken over and move to the indirect side. Close the lid, and cook an additional 10 to 20 minutes, removing pieces as they become done.

Per serving