JERK CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE

JERK CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE image

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons whole allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups sliced green onions
1 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers or habanero chiles, seeded, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup purchased barbecue sauce
2 3 1/2-pound chickens, each cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

Stir first 3 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder. Transfer to processor; add chopped onion and next 10 ingredients. Process until puree forms. Mix 1 1/2 cups puree into barbecue sauce; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken in large glass baking dish. Pour remaining puree over chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning often, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring barbecue sauce to simmer. Serve chicken, passing barbecue sauce separately.