Smoked Jerk Chicken On The Bbq 1770080270796 Htvz
Authentic Jamaican-style jerk chicken slow-smoked over pimento wood for a deep, spicy, and aromatic flavor profile.

Total
1h 50m
Prep
20 min
Cook
1h 30m
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 3.5 lbs Whole chicken, quartered
- 3 whole Scotch bonnet peppers, minced
- 2 tbsp Allspice berries, ground
- 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Green onions, chopped
- 2 cups Pimento or Hickory wood chips
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine peppers, allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and green onions to create a thick marinade.
- 2
Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and coat thoroughly with the jerk marinade, ensuring it gets under the skin.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- 4
Prepare your BBQ for indirect heat cooking, aiming for a steady temperature of 225°F (107°C).
- 5
Add soaked wood chips to the coals or smoker box to begin generating smoke.
- 6
Place chicken on the cool side of the grill, skin side up, and close the lid.
- 7
Smoke the chicken for approximately 75-90 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Optional: Move chicken to the direct heat side for the last 2 minutes to crisp the skin.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
445
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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