Jerk Chicken

Toast and grind the following in a dry skillet:

• 1/2 of 1 nutmeg
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cloves, whole
• 6 pimento seeds (allspice)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

In a blender or food processor puree:

• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 large onion, roughly chop
• 2 to 3 Scotch Bonnet peppers
• 10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
• 10 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or white vinegar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup raw sugar
• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces