Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (about one lime)
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely diced
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 8 chicken thighs
• 8 chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar.

2. 2

   With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.

3. 3

   Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well.

4. 4

   Place chicken into one-gallon plastic freezer bag; pour marinade into bag; remove excess air from bag and seal. Marinate for at least 12 hours, turning bag every 6 hours -- marinate longer if possible, up to three days!

5. 5

   Preheat an outdoor grill.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.