Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers

Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 12 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 large shallots, minced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, root peeled and minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the meat. set aside.
• 2 on a cutting board, slice the chicken thighs into 2 inch chunks. place the chunks into a large resealable plastic bag. pour the marinade in the plastic bag, seal, and move it all around with your hands, to ensure that the meat is completely covered. refrigerate overnight.
• 3 to assemble the skewers, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. place chicken on skewers. preheat a grill to medium heat, and grill until meat is cooked through (about 8 minutes in a covered grill, turning once). serve immediately.