| | For the marinade: |
| 2 | c | Finely chopped scallion |
| 2 | | Scotch bonnet or habanero chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves), or 1 tablespoon scotch bonnet pepper sauce* plus, if desired, additional scotch bonnet chilies for garnish |
| 2 | tb | Soy sauce |
| 2 | tb | Fresh lime juice |
| 5 | ts | Ground allspice |
| 3 | ts | English-style dry mustard |
| 2 | | Bay leaves, center ribs discarded and the leaves crumbled |
| 2 | | Garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1 | tb | Salt |
| 2 | ts | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Dried thyme, crumbled |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 5 | lb | Chicken parts, the wing tips discarded |
| | Vegetable oil for brushing the grill |