Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs

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Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs

Smoky, spicy, and full of flavour! Try these jerk-style smoked chicken thighs—a tribute to bold Jamaican spices and low-and-slow cooking.

2 pounds (908 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

5 tablespoons (75 ml) avocado oil, divided

20 ounces (560 g) Jamaican jerk seasoning (a dark, liquid seasoning should be used)

2 yellow bell peppers

2 red bell peppers

2 orange bell peppers

 

1. Preheat the smoker or oven to 250°F (121°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of avocado oil, and the jerk seasoning. Stir to coat well, then transfer the chicken from the bowl to the smoker and cook for 1½ to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of avocado oil to the skillet and swirl to coat. Add the peppers and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes per side until tender.
4. Rest the chicken for 5 to 10 minutes once off the smoker. Plate as you’d like—pair with rice, make tacos, chop and top nachos. You can even go for a jerk-style pizza (see page 127).

JERK ON EVERYTHING

Swap out the thighs for breasts, wings, or even a whole bird. You’ll have to adjust your cook times, but I feel like you learn even more about the complexities of jerk seasoning by trying it on different cuts.

Recipe published with permission from The Quarto Group.