How to make JERK CHICKEN

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder and easier to find.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Combine spring onions, thyme, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, maggi bouillon or knorr cubes, all spice, sugar, lemon juice, oil, and salt in a blender.

Blend until smooth to create the marinade.

Place chicken in a large bowl or resealable bag and pour marinade over it.

Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat a grill to medium heat.

Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Brush grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Place chicken on the grill and cook on medium for 15 minutes, then reduce to low and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until fully cooked and juices run clear.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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