Jerk Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For jerk spice seasoning:
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
For chicken:
3 pounds chicken legs, thighs or wings
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
2-3 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped or several dashes of habanero pepper sauce (optional)
2-3 cups of your favorite brand of barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation
Mix 3 tablespoons of jerk spice mix with chicken, vinegar and peppers in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for 4 up to 24 hours.

Preheat grill to 250 to 350 degrees. Place chicken on grill and cook approximately 12 to 15 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked throughout.

For sauce, combine your favorite brand of barbecue sauce with 2 tablespoons of jerk spice seasoning. Spread sauce over chicken just as it is done on the grill.

Serving Size
Makes 4 to 6 servings