How to BBQ Jerk Chicken | Taste of Trini Recipe

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.

Light the barbecue, ensuring all flames die down before cooking.

Place chicken on the grill over direct heat, starting with larger pieces.

Use the remaining marinade to create a sauce by thickening it with cornstarch mixed with water.

Sear the chicken all over before closing the lid to cook it through.

Move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill to finish cooking and save juices.

Cook for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

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