Jerk Chicken

From Food Network Kitchens Get Grilling, Meredith, 2005

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 3 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tablespoons Pickapeppa sauce (see Cook's Note, below)
1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled ginger
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 chicken halves (about 6 pounds)

Directions

Pulse the vinegar, rum, brown sugar, scallions, garlic, chile, Pickapeppa sauce, ginger, allspice and pumpkin pie spice in a food processor to make a slightly chunky sauce. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring, until the oil is absorbed and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Cool.

Rub the jerk paste all over the chicken halves, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-high fire for both direct and indirect grilling. Position a drip pan under the grate on indirect side. Place the chicken, skin side down, over direct heat and cook until skin crisps and has definite grill marks, about 4 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat over the drip pan and cook skin side up, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let the chicken rest about 5 minutes, then cut into pieces and serve.

Cook's Note: Pickapeppa -- the celebrated Jamaican bottled sauce -- is a blend of tomatoes, onions, sugar, cane vinegar, mangoes, raisins, tamarind, peppers, and spices. Fans use this "Jamaican ketchup" on all manner of grilled foods. It adds a distinct punch to this version of the island's spicy jerk marinade.

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Comments & Reviews

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andre placitas, NM 08-09-2009
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Good, but not great
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This recipe had some good flavor, but mostly sweet, and not the jerk flavor I am looking for. It wasn't bad, just not great.... Also takes quite a bit of prep time.Read more
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Jan Augusta, ME 03-24-2009
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Best grilled chicken ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful recipe! The combination of flavors makes for one of the most flavorful chicken recipes I've found. My... husband and I have found chicken thighs to be our favorite so that's what I use. I've been waiting all winter for the weather to break so I could pull out the grill. This weekend is it and I can't wait!Read more
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Lisa Saint Peters, MO 06-26-2008
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Amazing Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The marinade was so easy to throw together and the taste was amazing. The Pickapeppa sauce...my new culinary best friend!... This was an instant family favorite!Read more
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Dave Woodhaven, NY 06-25-2008
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Great summertime recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Even though it's a hot n spicy dish, I think it helps you cool off in the hot months. I had this with a Chamarre Rose and it... paired well. Dave T vignauvavino.com vignauvavino.blogspot.comRead more
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Micki Lewisville, TX 06-09-2008
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Jerk Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Way good! The chicken came out very juicy and the skin was nice and crispy with the delicious seasoning. May put some... seasoning under the skin next time for a little added oomph and to spread it throughout the chicken.Read more
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Anonymous 03-18-2008
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Great flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved the combination of brown sugar, rum and hot chiles!