Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken Cover Photo

Description

Jerk chicken is a spicy, flavorful dish that originated in Jamaica and is popular throughout the Caribbean. It's made by coating meat in a marinade of spices and slow-cooking it over a fire or grill, which gives it a smoky flavor. The main ingredients in the marinade are allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers.


Research Eval

Time Involved

Total Time: 9 Hours
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 35-45 Minutes

What Equipment You Need

  1. Grill
  2. Food Processor
  3. Large bowl

Serving Size

8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  2. 3 medium scallions, chopped
  3. 2 Scotch bonnet chiles, chopped
  4. 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  5. 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  6. 1 tablespoon allspice berries, coarsely ground
  7. 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  8. 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  9. 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  10. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  11. 1/2 cup soy sauce
  12. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  13. 2 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) chickens, quartered

Prep Work

Properly prepare all ingredients including:

  1. Chopping onion, scallions, chiles, cloves
  2. Grinding allspice berries, black pepper
  3. Crumbling thyme
  4. Grating nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the onion, scallions, chiles, garlic, five-spice powder, allspice, pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and salt; process to a coarse paste.


Step 2

With the machine on, add the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream.


Step 3

Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken, and turn to coat.


Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature before proceeding.


Step 5

Light a grill. Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. (Cover the grill for a smokier flavor.)


Step 6

Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.


To Store

To save leftovers, place in container and refrigerate. To reheat, use oven or microwave.

Source

Food & Wine

Sample Imagery

Jerk Chicken first sample image Grilling Jerk Chicken Seasoning Jerk Chicken

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