Caribbean/Island Jerk Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Incredible recipe if you like your chicken hot and spicy! Ingredients:
2/3 cup caribbean-style hot sauce (suggested batch #114 jamaican hot sauce, www.originaljuan.com; also avail. in specialty stores) |
2 cups chopped onions |
2 peeled garlic cloves |
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
4 teaspoons dried thyme |
5 teaspoons ground allspice |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
3 teaspoons ground black pepper |
3 teaspoons salt |
3 teaspoons sugar |
5 cornish hens or 6 1/2 lbs chicken, split in half lengthwise |
lime wedge (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. In a blender, puree sauce ingredients until they form a smooth paste.
2. Coat chicken on all sides with sauce.
3. Marinate at least 8 hours or overnight.
4. Grill slowly over low to medium heat until done, or to roast: Heat oven to 375F.
5. Arrange chicken halves in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets.
6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until juices run clear when thighs are pierced with a knife.
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