Simple Jamaican Jerk Chicken


Course : Grilling
Source:
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1/4 cup onion -- chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- crushed

1 tablespoon oil

3 whole frying chickens -- cut-up 3 1/2 pounds each
 

Preparation / Directions:


In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine all ingredients except chicken. Blend until mixture is a paste. Rub paste on all sides of chicken pieces. Place in 12x8" (2 quart) baking dish or large resealable plastic bag. Cover dish or seal bag. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Heat grill. Place seasoned chicken on 18" square of heavy-duty foil. Wrap securely, using double-fold seals. When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from Medium coals. Cook for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and juices run clear, turning once. Remove chicken from foil, reserving juices. Place chicken on grill. Cook 10-15 minuets or until chicken is golden brown, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved juices. Oven Directions: prepare chicken as directed. Heat oven to 350F. Cover dish tightly with foil or wrap chicken in foil. Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Remove chicken from baking dish or foil, reserving juices. Place chicken on broiler pan. Broil for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is golden brown, turning once and basting occasionally with reserved juices.


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