Caribbean Jerk Chicken
- 2 bunches green onions, finely chopped (green and white parts)
- 3 to 9 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup muscovado or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp salt
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 3/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Zest and juice of 4 limes
- 1 chicken, 4 to 6 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
- 1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large food storage bag; add the chicken pieces. Squeeze out the air; seal bag. Turn to coat chicken. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator 8-24 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
- 2. Prepare a grill with an oiled rack for medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; grill, turning once or twice, until the juices run clear or a thermometer inserted in thickest piece reads 165 degrees, 20-30 minutes. Remove the chicken to a platter; let rest 2 minutes before serving.
green onions, scotch, vegetable oil, dark rum, muscovado, white vinegar, salt, garlic, cracked black, ginger, ground allspice, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, limes, chicken
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/caribbean-jerk-chicken-50041791 (may not work)