Grilled Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Jamaican

Grilled Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

Drumsticks are marinated in a mixture of spices, lime juice, and chiles, then grilled for a deliciously spicy, easy meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet chile
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 1 2" piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 chicken drumsticks
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Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients except the chicken in a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Put the chicken into a re-sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.
  3. Seal the bag and massage it to make sure all of the chicken is covered. Refrigerate overnight or 6-8 hours
  4. Heat barbecue grill to high and spray with cooking spray
  5. Remove drumsticks from marinade and transfer to a platter. Discard marinade.
  6. Place chicken drumsticks on the grill and allow to sear, about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Turn grill heat to low, close the lid and grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until internal temperature at the thickest part of the drumstick reads 170°, about 40 minutes. Serve hot, with lime wedges.
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Notes

  • Use care when handling a hot chile like the Scotch Bonnet. Wear gloves and avoid touching your face. 
  • Because you are using a food processor for this recipe, you can simply remove the stem and put the whole chile pepper in without chopping.
  • If you are unable to find a Scotch bonnet chile, you can substitute a Habanero.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 1630mg (68%) Potassium 477mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 9.8mg (11%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 1630mg 68%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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