INGREDIENTS:

• 3 1/2 lb chicken (whole chicken)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers (habaneros) or jalapenos, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• juice of one green lime
• 1 cup white vinegar 

OTHER THINGS YOU’LL NEED:

• blender
• medium bowl

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut whole chicken into four quarters and place in bowl. Rinse in lime juice and vinegar.
2. In a blender or food processor, place allspice, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, nutmeg and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, garlic and peppers until almost smooth.
3. Pour most of the blended mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to about 375 degrees; or, for a delicious grilled jerk chicken, preheat outdoor grill on medium heat.
5. Cook for approximately 1 hour in the oven or on the grill until done.

Serves 4 people.