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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

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Jerk chicken is traditionally quite spicy hot; however, the level of heat in this recipe can be modified by adjusting the quantity of chile pepper used. Regardless of the heat level, this spice blend tastes great on chicken.

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Directions

The suggested amounts provide a fairly mild flavored recipe; if desired, adjust to taste.
In a food processor, mix all ingedients except chicken and process into a paste. Smear this all over the chicken pieces, put the chicken into a plastic bag and refrigerate from 2 to 24 hours.
To cook, remove chicken from refrigerator while grill heats. Grill medium-hot, until chicken is browned on all sides (10 - 15 minutes). When nicely browned, reduce heat (gas) or rake coals to one side (charcoal), cover, and continue to cook, turning as needed to prevent burning, until done (20 - 30 minutes).
TIP: Can also be cooked in an oven: preheat to 400°F, put chicken on a rack in a shallow pan, and roast until brown and tender, 30 - 40 minutes.

Container: grill

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serving Description: 1/4 chicken

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		3 pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces, or use equal weight of legs and thighs
-		1 onion
-		2 cloves garlic
-		1 jalapeño chile, seeded, or 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes
-		2 teaspoons allspice
-		2 teaspoons black pepper
-		1 teaspoon nutmeg
-		1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-		1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
-		2 teaspoons salt
-		3 tablespoons vegetable oil
-		3 tablespoons lime juice
-		3 tablespoons soy sauce

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