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Real Kingston Street-Style Jerk Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 –8 scallions
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 –8 garlic cloves
  • 1 –2 or even 3 Scotch bonnet peppers keep the seeds if you can handle the heat
  • 1 thumb fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoon allspice pimento
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 –2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • A big handful of fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Keep the heat medium-low
  • Turn the chicken often
  • Let it cook slow — don’t rush it
  • Allow the edges to char (that’s flavor, not a mistake)
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
  • Then brush it on while grilling and drizzle more on at the end.