Jerk Chicken

Growing up with a Jamaican background, I've always loved the tastes of Caribbean food. The various spices and techniques to get the true flavor have always intrigued my taste buds and wanting more. In today's blog, here's a recipe of a personal favorite of mines, jerk chicken. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients for the rub:

• 1 tablespoon Ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground sage
• 3/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Garlic powder or fresh
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 3/4 cup White Vinegar
• 1/2 cup Orange juice
• 1 Lime juice
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (habanero)(Depending on how spicy you like it, i recommend removing the seeds)
• 3 Green onions -- finely chopped
• 1 cup Onion -- finely chopped
• 4 to 6 chicken breasts
  

Preparation:

Take the spices and rub it into the chicken and let it marinate overnight for the seaning to really penetrate the meat. To get the best flavors, I prefer to grill the chicken but baking it in a 350 degree oven works as well. Cook till the chicken looks blackened but not burnt. Serve hot and with any side you want.