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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 chicken thighs
5 chicken drumsticks

MARINADE:
3 scallions including green tops, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) ground allspice
2 tablespoon(s) dried thyme
3 teaspoon(s) cayenne
1 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) grated nutmeg
4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vinegar
1/2 cup(s) cooking oil

Directions:
Directions:
In a food processor or blender, puree all the ingredients.

Put the chicken in a large 9 X 12 inch roasting pan and coat with the pureed mixture. Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat the oven to 450°F. Cook the chicken in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken 6over and cook until just done.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful the meat. Marinate the chicken up to twenty-four hours. This rub is more firey than the traditional version. If you like less heat cut back on the cayenne.

 

 

 

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