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JERK BBQ CHICKEN

This easy jerk bbq chicken recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • spring whole onions roots cut off
  • garlic cloves peeled
  • tablespoon of grated ginger
  • chilli
  • tablespoon of pimento seeds
  • ½ tablespoon of cinnamon
  • ½ tablespoon of pepper corns black
  • ½ tablespoon of coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • bay leafs
  • Leafs of 3 sprigs of thyme
  • ml olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt
  • kg chicken pieces

Method
 

  1. To make each paste place all ingredients except chicken into a food processor (or mortar) and process into a paste.
  2. Brush paste over chicken.
  3. Marinate the chicken overnight for a better result, otherwise cook straight away.
  4. Place the chicken onto the preheated BBQ (medium heat). Close with the hood and cook for 30-40 minutes. Turning twice
  5. The chicken is cooked when it reaches 75 degrees (check the thickest part of breast or the thighs), or check it by poking a knife tip into the thickest part: