1spicy pepper like Habanero or Scotch Bonnet(may use jalapenos for less spice)
6garlic cloves
1tbspfresh grated ginger
2limesjuice only
1limejuice and zest
1/4cupsoy sauce
1/2cupcanola oil
3tbspbrown sugar
1 1/2tspground allspice
1 1/2tspground cinnamon
1tspground nutmeg
2tspdried thyme
salt
Instructions
Marinade:
Chop onion and scallions and add it to the food processor. Add spicy pepper, garlic cloves, and all remaining ingredients.
Pulse until the mixture if completely smooth and blended.
Marinating Chicken:
Place chicken into a large zip-lock bag and pour all the marinade over it.
Close the bag and mix so chicken is coated evenly.
Lay the bag down in a large plate and refrigerate overnight to marinade.
Cooking Jerk Chicken on the Grill:
Start the coals and make sure to preheat the grill first. Brush the grill grate with some oil to grease it and place chicken drumsticks on the grill.
Close the lid and cook for about 5-6 minutes. Open the lid and use metal tongues to flip the chicken quarter of the way. Close the lid and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Flip chicken another quarter of the way. Repeat until chicken is cooked all around. (Depending on the size of the drumsticks, it will take 30-35 minutes.)
Use a leave-in thermometer to take the temperature of the chicken as it cooks. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the biggest drumstick and cook until the internal temperature is 165°.
Notes
Make It More or Less Spicy: would not dare to add more than ONE scotch bonnet or 1-2 habanero peppers to the average marinade recipe. If you love the spicy, you can try two. If you want less spicy, you an use milder peppers like jalapeño. Younger jalapeño peppers are the least spicy ones and you can add more of those. As a jalapeño pepper ages, it gets spicier.
To Cook Chicken In The Oven: To cook jerk chicken in the oven, you can use a cast iron skillet or another oven-safe pan. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease the cast iron skillet. Take the drumsticks out of the marinade and place them into the skillet. Cook for about 45 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.