Jamaican Jerk Chicken

1 onion -- finely chopped

1/2 cup scallion (green onion) -- finely chopped

2 teaspoons thyme leaves, fresh

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon allspice -- ground

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg -- ground

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon -- ground

1 hot pepper-- finely chopped,

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar