Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped

• 3 scallions, roughly chopped

• 2 Scotch bonnet chiles or habanero chiles (seeded, if desired), chopped

• 2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped

• 1 tablespoon whole allspice, coarsely crushed

• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed

• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for grill

• 2 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) whole chickens, quartered

• Small thyme sprigs, for garnish

• Lime wedges, for serving