Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 6 spring onions
2. 1 large mango, ripe
3. 2 scotch bonnet peppers
4. 2 tablespoons dark rum
5. 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
6. 1 tablespoon garlic powder
7. 1 teaspoon ground allspice
8. 2 teaspoons dried sage
9. 1 teaspoon ground cloves
10. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11. 2 teaspoons nutmeg, grated
12. 2 teaspoons brown sugar
13. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
14. 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
15. 2 tablespoons malt vinegar (white distilled)
16. 1 tablespoon oil
17. 4 lbs chicken pieces (use your favorite chicken pieces, thigh and legs work best)
Directions:
1. Place the ingredients for the jerk seasoning into a blender and blend to a thick paste.
2. Pour marinate into a shallow baking dish or sealable plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat.
3. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate in jerk seasoning for between 4 hours to overnight.
4. Preheat grill.
5. Remove chicken from jerk marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
6. Place chicken on grill cooking approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side (or until done), basting periodically with remaining jerk marinade.
Enjoy your meal!