Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks Food

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Smash the allspice as fine as possible using a mortar and pestle. Put in a food processor and add the seasoning salt, peppers, green onions, thyme and 1/2 cup water. Blend to the consistency of lumpy oatmeal and pour into a bowl.
• Rub the chicken with the jerk seasoning and stuff the jerk seasoning between the skin and the meat. Place the chicken pieces into a storage pan and let marinade overnight (at least 12 hours).
• Remove the excess seasoning from the chicken. Heat the grill to high heat (about 350 degrees F) and then place the chicken meat-side down first as to not let the chicken burn too quickly. Flip the chicken every 5 to 7 minutes until the skin has a nice brown color with grill marks, and then every 7 to 10 minutes on lower heat until cooked, around 40 minutes total or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Chop each quarter into 4 to 5 pieces to get the real Jamaican jerk experience.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the oil and vinegar in a medium glass bowl. Stir in the orange and lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, cilantro, green onions, garlic, chili, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, sage, thyme, allspice, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Place the chicken pieces in a large baking pan and pour the spice mixture over them, coating each piece well. Cover with plastic wrap and place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate 12 hours or overnight, turning once.
• Allow the chicken pieces to come to room temperature before grilling. Heat the grill until the coals are somewhat white with ash; the flame should be low. Place the chicken on the grill and cover with the lid. Grill for 30 to 35 minutes, turning pieces to cook evenly. Baste pieces with remaining marinade.

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except the chicken in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Put the chicken into a re-sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.
• Seal the bag and massage it to make sure all of the chicken is covered. Refrigerate overnight or 6-8 hours
• Heat barbecue grill to high and spray with cooking spray
• Remove drumsticks from marinade and transfer to a platter. Discard marinade.
• Place chicken drumsticks on the grill and allow to sear, about 2 minutes per side.
• Turn grill heat to low, close the lid and grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until internal temperature at the thickest part of the drumstick reads 170°, about 40 minutes. Serve hot, with lime wedges.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients in a crock pot.
• Put in the chicken and cover with the marinade.
• Cook on warm heat for 7-8 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Keep shifting the drumsticks in the crock pot to ensure that they are being evenly marinaded and cooked.

SLOW-COOKER JAMAICAN JERK BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Rub drumsticks with the seasoning
• 2. Place in 3 1/2-quart or larger slow-cooker.
• 3. Pour barbecue sauce over chicken. Turn the chicken to coat.
• 4. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
• 5. Sprinkle with green onions and serve. You can serve over cooked rice.
• 6. Note: I used frozen chicken legs and put them in without thawing. They cooked perfectly in about 6 1/2 hours.

JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Remove chicken from package; rinse well and place in bowl with 2-3 tablespoons of salt and water to cover. Soak overnight. (You may also drain your yogurt now: put yogurt in strainer fitted with a coffee filter over a container in fridge, overnight. Discard whey (liquid) and proceed.).
• Mix yogurt, ginger and the juice from 1 lime; add chicken drums to marinade for 3 hours or so.
• Mix all seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Remove drumsticks from yogurt soak and shake off the excess well.
• Sprinkle the seasoning liberally over the drums, making sure to cover all sides.
• Oil your grill racks and set your grill to medium heat; the drums will take an average of 8-12 minutes per side. Please be sure yours are done by checking that the juices run clear. An instant read thermometer should read 165º at the thickest part, NOT touching the bone. Be sure to allow your chicken to rest (at least 5 minutes - to allow the juices to re-distribute) after removing from the grill.
• Enjoy!