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Jerk Chicken Recipe

This recipe will show you the way to use fresh and healthy ingredients, mix the special marinade, and cook the chicken in a way that gives it both crispy skin and juicy meat inside. Be ready for an exciting culinar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine jamaican
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl or resealable bag for marinating
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Gloves
  • 1 Grill oven, or smoker
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Chicken
  • 8 Scallions
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 Habanero or Scotch Bonnet Peppers
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Allspice
  • 2 tbsp Thyme
  • ½ tbsp Cinnamon
  • ½ tbsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ tbsp Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Before cooking, clean and squeeze off all the moisture from the chicken pieces. Making shallow marks will allow marinade to easily reach the inside of the meat.Make Marinade:
  • To avoid any problems, put on a pair of gloves to handle Scotch bonnet peppers.In a rough manner, cut Scotch bonnets, onion, scallions, garlic, and ginger into pieces.In a blender or food processor, put your chopped aromatics along with fresh thyme, ground allspice, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar/molasses, olive oil, and lime juice.
  • Keep mixing until you obtain a smooth paste.Put the chicken in a bowl or in a bag. Massage the marinade into the meat by coating it well. Try to leave the soup in the fridge for 4 hours minimum, but for best results allow it to chill for 12 to 24 hours.
  • You can prepare chicken by grilling it or placing it in the oven.Pretreat the grill to medium-high: 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown the chicken skin-side down for 5 to 7 minutes, and after that move it to indirect heat.
  • Cook the meat, covered, for 35-50 minutes, flipping it every now and then, until the inside has reached 165°F (74°C).Turn on the oven and let it preheat to a temperature of 400°F or 200°C. Put the chicken onto a wire rack that is placed on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 30 minutes, then turn them over and bake an extra 20-30 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
  • Take out the chicken as soon as it’s cooked and allow it to rest for a few minutes before you serve.

Notes

Cooking this Jerk Chicken Recipe is a lively discovery of the secrets in Jamaican cuisine. With every dish, you get to enjoy the exciting and rich combination of the mellow allspice with the lively Scotch bonnet and thyme. It doesn’t matter if you use a grill or an oven, you get a dish with just the right amount of smoke, softness, and spice in the chicken.
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