Jerk Chicken
- Author: Rocky Mountain Woman
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, minced and deseeded
- 1/2 T fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 t freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 t thyme
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 2 T light brown sugar
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1 t Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 t salt and a few grinds of the pepper mill
- Juice of one lime
- 8 chicken thighs, bone in skin on
- Mix together all the ingredients except the chicken and oil in a large bowl
- Pour the oil into a food processor
- Put the rest of the ingredients on top of the oil
- Process for a few minutes
- Place the chicken in a large, shallow baking dish
- Pour the pepper mixture on top
- Cover and let marinate for about 24 hours
- Grill on medium high heat until the juices run clear about ten minutes on the skin side and five to ten on the other side