Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Legs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 chicken legs; 4 green onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp lime juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Legs Recipe

Raquela Mott Modified: April 18, 2024

How To Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken Legs Recipe

Spicy, aromatic and finger-licking good jerk chicken, grilled to perfection with smoky flavor.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

8 chicken legs
4 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse chicken legs and pat dry.
In a mixing bowl, combine green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, paprika, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice.
Season chicken legs with salt and black pepper then rub with the jerk spice mixture making sure to coat evenly.
Grill the chicken for 35-45 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with your choice of sides.