Jerk Chicken Recipe
Discover the rich flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken with a fiery marinade and traditional cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Scotch bonnet peppers
- Allspice
- Fresh thyme
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar (apple cider or white wine)
- Citrus juice (lime or orange)
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the jerk seasoning by blending Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, garlic, and other spices into a coarse paste.
- Add liquids like soy sauce, vinegar, and citrus juice to the paste and blend until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken by coating it thoroughly with the jerk marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (350°F to 400°F) or the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the chicken on the grill or in the oven, turning and basting occasionally, for 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for breasts or 170°F (77°C) for thighs.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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