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Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
A properly made jerk marinade with scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme needs time to work its way into the meat and careful two-zone grilling to develop real char without burning the sugars, making this a rewarding project for a cook ready to level up.
Prep30 min
Cook35 min
Total1 hr 5 min
ServingsServes 4 to 6
DifficultyAdvanced
Rating★ 4.0
Why You'll Love This
- Authentic, deeply layered jerk spice with real heat
- Long marinating time rewards patience with complex flavor
- Two-stage grilling technique prevents scorching
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A Few Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 4 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed (use gloves; seed for less heat)
- … and 12 more
First Step
Put on gloves before handling the scotch bonnet peppers to protect your skin from the intense capsaicin oils, and avoid touching your face.
