Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 1 onion; 6 clove garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 lime juice; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tbsp allspice powder; 0.5 tbsp cinnamon powder; 0.5 tsp nutmeg powder; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves

Bring the vibrant and smoky flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen with these succulent jerk chicken drumsticks. Marinated in a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers and aromatic spices, this chicken is grilled or baked until perfectly charred and juicy.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time50 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken drumsticks
8
onion
1
garlic, minced
6 clove
scotch bonnet pepper
1
fresh ginger
1 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
lime juice
1
brown sugar
3 tbsp
salt
2 tsp
black pepper
2 tsp
allspice powder
0.5 tbsp
cinnamon powder
0.5 tbsp
nutmeg powder
0.5 tsp
dried thyme
0.5 tsp
fresh cilantro leaves
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the chicken drumsticks thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure the marinade sticks well, then place them in a large resealable ziplock bag.

Prepare the jerk marinade by combining the onion, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and all the spices in a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. Avoid touching the marinade with bare hands to prevent chili burn.

Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag while squeezing out as much air as possible. Massage the bag from the outside to ensure every drumstick is evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.

When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the bag and set aside. Pour the remaining marinade into a small bowl to use for basting during the cooking process.

For the Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) fan-forced. Line a baking tray with foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top.