Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Spicy, authentic recipe with Scotch-Bonnet peppers, allspice, ginger and nutmeg
Servings: 6 people
Cost: $20
Equipment
- 1 Smoker or Grill
- 1 Plastic bag use during marinade
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Chicken Recommend Drumsticks or Whole cut-up
- 1 package SuckleBusters Jerk Marinade
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1/2 cup Oilive Oil
- 4 each Fresh chopped scallions
- 1 each Lime sliced
Instructions
- Preparation
- Remove chicken from package, rinse with fresh water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in a plastic marinade bag
- Combine the orange juice, oilve oil and Sucklebusters Caribbean Jerk Marinade in mixing bowl and stir well.
- Pour the marinade into the marinade bag
- Remove any excess air, seal the bag making sure the chicken is thoroughly covered
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for even more flavor
Cooking
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 300 – 325 degrees cooking temperature – we recommend a wood fired or charcoal heat source for the best flavor
- Remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill, indirect heat
- Cook for approximatly 30 munites, turning and checking for doneness every 15 minutes
- The chicken is done at 165 degrees internal temperature
Resting
- Once the internal temparature reaches 165 degrees – remove from the grill or smoker and place on a serving dish to rest.
- Rest for 5 minutes
Serving
- Squeeze the sliced lime over the chicken and top with fresh chopped Scallions
- Serve and enjoy!
