Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Spice up your dinner routine with these irresistible Jerk Chicken Drumsticks, a delicious take on the bold, smoky flavors of Caribbean cuisine. Marinated in a mouthwatering homemade jerk sauce featuring fresh thyme, habanero peppers, soy sauce, and a warm blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these drumsticks are infused with a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth. After marinating to perfection, they’re grilled to smoky, juicy excellence, giving you tender chicken packed with vibrant island-inspired flavor. Ready in under an hour of cooking time, this recipe is ideal for backyard barbecues, weeknight meals, or any time you’re craving a taste of the tropics. Serve these drumsticks with classic sides like rice and peas or crisp coleslaw for a meal that’s sure to impress! Keywords: Jerk Chicken Drumsticks, Caribbean recipes, spicy chicken, grilled chicken, homemade jerk marinade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 4 stalks, chopped green onions
- 4 large, chopped garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons, ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon, ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon, ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon, ground ginger
- 2 seeded and chopped habanero peppers
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons, fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon, ground black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, combine chopped onion, green onions, garlic, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, habanero peppers, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth paste to make the jerk marinade.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the jerk marinade over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly.
Refrigerate and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavors penetrate.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for approximately 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the jerk chicken drumsticks hot with your choice of sides, such as rice and peas or coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 12166 mg | 529% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 207.1 g | 414% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3482 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
