Back to 4 servings 4 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero chiles, seeded 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped, plus more sliced for serving 12 garlic cloves, peeled 1 piece ginger, 2", peeled 0.25 cup dark brown sugar 0.25 cup pineapple juice, optional 2 limes, juiced 12 thyme sprigs 12 allspice berries or 2 tsp. ground allspice 3 bay leaves 2 tsp ground nutmeg 1.5 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp ground cloves 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, optional, plus 2 Tbsp. for sauce 4 lb boneless or bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts and/or thighs 0.25 cup ketchup, optional Neutral oil, for grill Lime wedges, for serving
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1 Step 1: In a blender, combine Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice (if using), lime juice, thyme, allspice, bay leaves, nutmeg, salt, peppercorns, cloves, and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Blend until smooth.2 Step 2: Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade and refrigerate until ready to serve. Transfer the remaining marinade to a large bowl.3 Step 3: Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat, making sure to rub the marinade under the skin. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight and up to 12 hours.4 Step 4: In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce (if using).5 Step 5: Prepare a grill for high heat and heat for 5 minutes, or heat a grill pan over high heat. Using tongs and a paper towel, dip the paper towel into oil and lightly brush the grates or pan. After 30 seconds, brush with oil again.6 Step 6: Reduce the heat to low and grill the chicken skin side down, covered, until golden brown and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.7 Step 7: Flip the chicken, cover, and continue to grill until lightly charred, about 3 minutes more.8 Step 8: Flip the chicken skin side up and brush with the ketchup-soy basting sauce (if using). Cover and continue to grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 3 minutes more (white meat and boneless meat will cook at a faster rate).9 Step 9: Transfer the chicken to a platter. Top with sliced scallions. Serve with the reserved marinade and lime wedges alongside.getsaucepan.com/r/0d518a8d-d3fc-4475-bc77-3652b4827f8d · Original: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a54230/authentic-jerk-chicken-recipe/
