Costa Rica's Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

• · 2 lb chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
• · 4 scallions
• · 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet chillies
• · 3 garlic cloves
• · 1 tbsp ground allspice
• · 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh sprigs)
• · 3 tbsp soy sauce
• · 2 tbsp brown sugar
• · Juice of 1 lime
• · Rice and beans, to serve

Method

1. 1 Blend the scallions, chillies, garlic, allspice, thyme, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice into a dark marinade.
2. 2 Rub it all over the chicken, into every crease.
3. 3 Marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour. Overnight is much better.
4. 4 Grill over medium coals about 30 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through (165°F / 74°C inside).
5. 5 Rest 5 minutes, then serve with lime and rice and beans.