Bajan Chicken

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1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces

1 tablespoon whole allspice

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1/2 cinnamon stick

1 medium onion, chopped

2 red bell peppers, chopped

4 scallions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper

4 fresh thyme sprigs

1/4 cup fresh lime juice, about 5 limes

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons for frying

1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened

Kosher salt

Cilantro leaves, for garnish