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Barbecued jerk chicken

Prep Time:

45 Minutes + overnight marinade

Cook Time:

45 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

The summertime rings synonymous with long balmy evenings enjoying special moments with family and friends, often spent around a few refreshing drinks and a barbecue! Try this recipe for spicy jerk chicken at your next barbecue - prepare ahead and simply place on the flames a few minutes to enjoy with a mixed salad, baked sweet potato and why not finish off with my individual cheesecakes?

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken or equivalent pieces

  • 1 tbsp allspice berries


  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns


  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon


  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg


  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

  • 4 spring onions, chopped

  • 2 hot chillies, finely chopped (use rubber gloves to chop them!)


  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • juice of one lime

Preparation

Step 1


Grind the allspice and peppercorns and combine with the onions, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg and chillies. Mix and loosen with a splash of olive oil. Pour into a wide bowl and stir in the soy sauce, sugar, salt and the lime juice.


Step 2


Add the chicken pieces one by one, massaging the mixture into the chicken as you go (don’t forget to rub under the skin, too).


Step 3


Marinate for as long as you can but preferably overnight


Step 4


Heat the oven to 180ËšC. Place the chicken pieces in a warmed roasting dish and cover with foil.


Step 5


Cook in the oven for 45 mins, then rest the meat until you’re ready to barbecue.


Step 6


Finish the chicken pieces on the barbecue, grilling for a minute or two on each side.



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