Bon Appetit/July 2003

Jerk Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons whole allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large onion, chopped 2 cups sliced green onions 1 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero chiles, seeded, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup purchased barbecue sauce
2 3-1/2-pound chickens, each cut into 8 pieces



1 Stir first 3 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder. Transfer to processor; add chopped onion and next 10 ingredients. Process until puree forms. Mix 1-1/2 cups puree into barbecue sauce; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken in large glass baking dish. Pour remaining puree over chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2 Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning often, about 25 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, bring barbecue sauce to simmer. Serve chicken, passing barbecue sauce separately.

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