Jerk chicken is a delicious and popular Jamaican dish that is made with chicken that has been marinated in a blend of spices, including allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and garlic. The chicken is then grilled or baked until cooked through.
Here is a Jerk Chicken recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 (4-5 pounds) chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup jerk marinade (recipe below)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the jerk marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the grill or oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill or bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Jerk Marinade:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup allspice berries
- 1/4 cup scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients.
- Process until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy!