Backyard Jerk Chicken

This Caribbean pepper is famous for being the hottest chile pepper in the world. They come in a variety of shapes and colors (yellow, orange, green, red, chocolate). Not only are they extremely hot, but they also have a unique, distinctively fruity flavor. It is the key ingredient in the popular Jamaican Jerk sauce. The habanero is also widely used in many different types of hot sauces. The popularity of this chile pepper continues to grow and is becoming easier to find on the grocery shelf.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stemmed
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
  • 3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken pieces
  • Salt and pepper

 

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a food processor, puree chile, scallions, garlic, thyme, brown sugar, allspice, soy sauce, lime juice, and oil. In a large zip-top bag, toss chicken with paste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).

  2. Step 2

    Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-low. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill, covered, turning often to prevent charring, until cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.

Serves 4.

From marthastewart.com