Pellet Grill Jerk Chicken (Gluten-Free)

Make this easy and delicious Pellet Grill Jerk Chicken with flavorful seasonings, easy to make gluten-free too!

Jerk Chicken is a wonderfully seasoned chicken that is commonly found in the Caribbean, it’s made flavorful with Jerk Seasonings.

Jerk seasonings are a combination of seasonings into a tasty, spicy seasoning well known in Jamaica.

For this recipe, you have a few options with Jerk Seasonings, either make Homemade Jerk Seasoning or use store-bought. If you need gluten-free seasoning, I use Newman’s Own Caribbean Jerk Seasoning.

What do you need for Jerk Chicken?

This recipe only needs a few simple ingredients found right in your pantry!

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Jerk Seasonings
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Cornstarch
• Olive Oil
• Olive Oil Spray or Grapeseed Oil Spray

How do you make Gluten-Free Jerk Chicken?

If you need this gluten-free Jerk Chicken, simply use a gluten-free seasoning like Newman’s Own or your own Homemade Jerk Seasoning.

Remember that all labels and ingredients can change rapidly, so be sure to check the label before using it to be sure your product is gluten-free.

Other than double-checking the seasoning, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free. This is an easy recipe to make gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free seasonings.

Tips for Making Pellet Grill Jerk Chicken:

Begin by preheating the pellet grill, or this can also be made on a traditional gas grill, to 450 degrees F.

While the grill is preheating, pat each chicken thigh dry and place in a large bowl or shallow dish.

Coat each chicken thigh with the seasonings, then add the cornstarch. The cornstarch can be easily spread with the back of a spoon to coat the chicken thigh or you can toss the chicken thighs in it as well. This coating will make the outside a bit more crisp.

Once you have the chicken coated, place it directly on the grill grates at 450 degrees F.

Let it cook on each side for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.

It’s best to have olive oil spray or grapeseed oil spray because if it does get a little bit floury, you can give it a good coat of oil to crisp up the cornstarch.

What pellets should you use for this pellet grill recipe?

Cherry adds a great flavor to this chicken; however, we ultimately choose a blend almost every time.

The blend has a variety of flavors that enhance the chicken. Remember that whichever pellet flavor you choose, will enhance the final flavor of your food.

Once done, this chicken recipe is great served with Ninja Foodi Rice or your favorite grilled vegetables.

If you want to have more smoked flavor, follow the instructions for these Smoked Chicken Thighs.

Pellet Grill Jerk Chicken is the perfect choice for a flavorful grilled recipe, if you want to make it in your Air Fryer, be sure to check out this Air Fryer Jerk Chicken too!

More Pellet Grill Chicken Recipes:

• Smoked Chicken Drumsticks (Pellet Grill)

• Pellet Grilled Huli Huli Chicken (Gluten-Free Recipe)

• Grilled Buffalo Wings (Pellet Grill Recipe)

• Bone-In Smoked Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill