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Grilled Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Drumsticks are marinated in a mixture of spices, lime juice, and chiles, then grilled for a deliciously spicy, easy meal.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except the chicken in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Put the chicken into a re-sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and massage it to make sure all of the chicken is covered. Refrigerate overnight or 6-8 hours
- Heat barbecue grill to high and spray with cooking spray
- Remove drumsticks from marinade and transfer to a platter. Discard marinade.
- Place chicken drumsticks on the grill and allow to sear, about 2 minutes per side.
- 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
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
% 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.