Jerk Chicken

6 chicken breast halves with ribs & skin
2 limes, halved
coarse salt

Jerk Rum Rub, recipe follows

Rub the chicken with lime and salt. Rub jerk seasoning over chicken halves. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight for the best results.

Preheat a barbecue grill to medium high. Barbecue should be on medium-low heat. Grill the chicken for about 45 minutes, turning often to optimize cooking and browning.

Alternatively, roast on a cookie sheet in an oven heated to 375 deg. F, for about 50 minutes, do not turn.

 

Jamaican Jerk Rum Rub:

1 medium red onion, chopped
1 ½ t dried thyme
1 t ground allspice
½ t ground cinnamon
4 t fresh ground pepper
1 bunch chopped green onions
2 t salt
¼ t ground nutmeg
2 habanero chiles, seeded
2 T extra virgin olive oil
3 T rum

Put all ingredients into food processor. Mix on high for 15 pulses.

Yield: about 1 ¼ cup

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