Grilled Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

  5.0 – 4 reviews  • Gluten Free
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 habanero or Scotch Bonnet chile pepper, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
  2. 3 scallions, roughly chopped
  3. 10 fresh thyme sprigs
  4. 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
  5. 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  6. 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  8. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  9. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  10. 8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
  11. Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the chile, scallions, thyme, vegetable oil, brown sugar, vinegar, allspice and cloves in a large bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any large pieces of chile or scallion. Season all over with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, turning often, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 295
Total Fat 21 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 15 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 669 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 295
Total Fat 21 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 15 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 669 mg

Reviews

Travis Horton
Made with chicken thighs instead of drumsticks, turned out juicy and insanely flavorful! Will definitely make again.

 

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