Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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  Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(2722g)

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  Green Onion (Scallion)
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  Garlic(360g)
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  JalapeñO Pepper
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  Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
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  Olive oil(45g)

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  Brown sugar(15g)
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  Thyme, Dried(10g)
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  Nutmeg, Ground(10g)
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  Cinnamon, Ground(10g)
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  Allspice, Ground(10g)
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  Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
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  2 teaspoons kosher salt
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  1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1If using bone-in pieces, with a sharp knife poke a few holes in the chicken so the marinade can better penetrate. If using boneless, pound any chicken breasts into an even thickness; with the tines of a fork poke holes in the chicken. Pat the chicken dry, then place in a ziptop bag, a large bowl, or a baking dish sized to hold the chicken snugly.
2. 2Cut off half of the dark parts of the green onion, finely chop, and set aside for serving (I put them in a small bowl or ziptop baggie in the refrigerator). Chop the remaining white and dark green parts into 1-inch pieces, then place in a mini food processor or high speed blender.
3. 3To the food processor, add the garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, thyme, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Blitz to combine (it’s OK if the mixture isn’t perfectly smooth).
4. 4Pour the mixture over the chicken, then turn the chicken to coat it evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, let the chicken come to room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
5. 5TO GRILL THE CHICKEN. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium heat (350°F to 375°F). Clean and oil the grates. Grill the chicken pieces skin-side down (for bone-in) or smooth/presentation side down (for boneless) for 25 to 35 minutes (for bone-in) or 8 to 12 minutes (for boneless), turning halfway through. Chicken is considered done at 165°F. I like to remove chicken from the grill at 155-160°F and allow it to finish cooking while resting. Discard the excess marinade.
6. 6TO BAKE THE CHICKEN. Heat your oven to 375°F. Bake the chicken for 25 to 45 minutes (for bone-in—note the time varies a lot depending upon the size of your pieces) or 15 to 25 minutes (for boneless), or until the chicken is cooked through (it should register 155°F on an instant read thermometer; the temperature will rise as it rests). Discard the excess marinade.
7. 7Place the chicken on a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Sprinkle with the reserved green onions and enjoy hot.