Chicken & Poultry
Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Marinating the chicken for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, is what gets the jerk seasoning's heat and warmth all the way to the bone, not just on the skin.

Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 3 green onions
- 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp allspice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp tamari
Method
- 1
Blend green onions, pepper, thyme, ginger, garlic, olive oil, allspice, vinegar, and tamari into a smooth marinade.
- 2
Score the drumsticks a few times with a knife and toss with the marinade, coating thoroughly.
- 3
Marinate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight — this extended time is what gets the seasoning's heat and warmth all the way down to the bone, not just sitting on the surface of the skin.
- 4
Preheat oven to 400°F (or grill over medium heat).
- 5
Roast or grill 35-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is charred in spots.