Jerk chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Ground allspice
1 tablespoon Dried thyme
1½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1½ teaspoon Black pepper
1½ teaspoon Ground sage
¾ teaspoon Grated nutmeg
¾ teaspoon Cinnamon
2 tablespoons Salt
2 tablespoons Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Sugar
¼ cup Soya sauce
¾ cup Vinegar
½ cup Orange juice
¼ cup Olive oil
1 cup Minced onion
3 eaches Green onions
4 eaches Chicken breasts, halves

Directions

In large glass or ceramic bowl combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar. Slowly whisk in soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice. In slow stream whisk in olive oil. Add onion and green onion.

Combine well. Add chicken and allow to marinate 1 hour at room temperature or over night, covered in refrigerator. If using outdoor grill toss 1 or 2 bay leaves on coals. Grill chicken 6 min. each side.

Chicken may also be broiled indoors 5-6 min. each side. Either way, brush well with marinate while cooking. For hotter flavour, double amounts of first 7 ingredients.

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