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Grilled Jerk Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Grilled jerk chicken pieces served with tangy bbq sauce
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

For the marinade and chicken:

  • 8 scallions trimmed and washed
  • 2 jalapenos or scotch bonnet peppers plus hot sauce if using jalapenos
  • 3 inch piece fresh ginger peeled
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tsp thyme leaves (fresh) or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp fresh black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, thighs or parts

For the bbq sauce:

  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup jerk marinade
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp dried mustard powder
  • 2 tsp tamarind puree optional but yum
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

For the marinade and chicken:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a blender cup and blend until smooth.
  • If using chicken breasts, pound out to an even thickness. Pour marinade over chicken pieces and place in the fridge for 8-24 hours.
  • When ready to grill, heat the grill to medium high heat and oil the grates. Grill until the chicken registers 165 degrees internally. About 5 minutes per side. Serve with sauce, rice and beans.

For the sauce:

  • Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook until reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Keyword Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish
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