Jamaican jerk chicken is a dish that is often served at celebrations and is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. This dish is made with chicken that is marinated in a spicy blend of herbs and spices, then grilled or roasted until cooked through. The result is a flavorful and tender chicken that can be enjoyed with a variety of sides. If you're looking to make Jamaican jerk chicken for two, there are a few things you'll need to do to ensure that your dish is a success. First, you'll need to gather the necessary ingredients, such as chicken breasts or thighs, jerk seasoning, and your favorite sides. Once you have all of your ingredients, you'll need to prepare the chicken by marinating it in the jerk seasoning for at least 30 minutes. After the chicken has been marinated, it can be grilled or roasted until cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, you can serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a delicious and authentic Jamaican jerk chicken meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JERK CHICKEN
If you haven't tried Jamaican jerk chicken, what are you waiting for? This will end up being your go-to recipe for chicken. You no longer have to keep making more dull and boring traditional baked chicken. Add some spice to your kitchen. You can make this on the grill or for those winter months, you can make it in your oven.
Provided by https://myjamaicanrecipes.com
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Wash chicken with Lime, or you can substitute with lemon juice.
- Remove all excess fat and dry with paper towels. Try to remove as much water from the chicken as possible.
- You are now ready to prepare your Jerk Sauce (Marinade) to add to your chicken.
- If you are not up to making your own marinade you can use a store bought brand of jerk seasoning like Grace Jerk seasoning.
- Add Olive oil to a skillet under a medium flame.
- Add your garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper, and allow to saute for about 4 minutes.
- Now you can add your brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice,
- Stir mixture in skillet until it becomes pasty (approx 5 minutes)
- You can now remove contents from skillet and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Add the mixture to a food processor, add your thyme, ginger, white pepper, scallions, onion, soy sauce, and beef bouillon and blend for about 30 seconds. (Make sure your setting is set to pulse).
- You can add additional Scotch Bonnet Pepper(s) to suit your taste.
- Rub your chicken with your marinade (make sure you drench it to ensure maximum flavor).
- You can now place your chicken in the refrigerator in a ziplock bag or covered bowl for a few hours (I prefer to do it overnight).
- Place your chicken in a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. You can add a wire before placing the chicken in the baking pan so excess grease will drip down into the pan.
- Bake chicken for approximately 20 minutes until it is crisp and brown.
- You can then flip your chicken parts in your baking pan to do the other side. and let it bake an additional 20 minutes.
- You can use the leftover marinade, and add it to your excess grease from the baking pan and saute for about 10 minutes. (This makes for a delicious gravy and or dipping sauce)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.
Provided by Yardie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 3h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
- Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN FOR TWO
Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Chicken for Two recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 7h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, lime juice, oil, and molasses in a small bowl; stir onions and habaneros into liquid and add rum.
- Mix dry spices together in a small bowl;slowly whisk in the liquid mixture, and add the garlic.
- Pour 1/2 cup of marinade into a separate cup to use as a baste during cooking; reserve.
- Separate leg quarters, if desired and place in a ziploc bag or shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over, stirring to coat thoroughly; marinate, refrigerated, for 6 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare grill by setting coals off to one side.
- Place an aluminum pan (or prepare one out of heavy-duty aluminum foil) next to the coals on the lowest grill rack (not directly over coals); pour one cup of water plus 2-3 tbsp rum in to drip pan.
- When the coals are hot, grill chicken on prepared rack above the drip pan (not directly over the coals), opposite from the coals and cover grill.
- As chicken becomes browned, occasionally baste with reserved marinade, and cook chicken until juices run clear and chicken is done, at least 30 min, up to an hour, slow cooking preferred.
ORIGINAL JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
YUM....spicy...what is not to love?!! Note: The marinade should ideally be done for overnight...cook chicken to juices run clear.
Provided by Thea
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Chop the onions, garlic and peppers. These do not need to be chopped too fine as they will be liquidised by the blender.
- Blend all of the ingredients (excluding the chicken) in a blender to make the jerk sauce.
- Cut the chicken up in to 4 pieces.
- Rub the sauce in to the meat, saving some for basting and dipping later.
- Leave the chicken in the fridge to marinade overnight.
- Grill the meat slowly until cooked, turning regularly. Baste with some of the remaining marinade whilst cooking. For best results, cook over a charcoal barbeque (ideally over a rack of pimento wood).
- Chop each quarter chicken portion in to 5 or 6 smaller pieces using a heavy cleaver.
- Use a wooden spoon (or something similar) to hold the chicken in place whilst chopping and NOT YOUR HAND (you will be chopping with enough pressure to cut through bone!).
- Serve with festival and salad or rice and peas or hardo bread and the jerk sauce leftover for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.5, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 5685, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 19.7, Protein 51.9
PERFECT BAKED JERK CHICKEN
I was on the hunt for a perfect jerk seasoning, not too sweet, not too spicy. I finally perfected my own. Hope you like it!
Provided by angielee26
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the jerk rub by combining the salt, allspice, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and thyme. Toss the chicken pieces with the spice mixture, then cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour the vegetable oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place the chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until no longer pink near the bone. Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 457.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: 3-pound chicken, scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, garlic, fresh thyme, ground allspice, onions, light brown sugar, nutmeg, minced ginger, olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, pepper
Provided by Jordan Ballantine
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and and flatten it down to spread the chicken out as much as possible.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice, onions, brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the foil or plastic wrap and roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through. Rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before carving and serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 8 grams
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE
Try our Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe for an easy take on a Caribbean classic! This Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe can be made with simple pantry ingredients.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h55m
Yield Makes 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except chicken in small shallow dish until well blended.
- Dip chicken in dressing mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece. Place in single layer in large baking dish. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken 40 to 45 min. or until done (165ºF), turning frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Make your own jerk seasoning to use as a marinade for chicken. Scotch bonnet peppers and spices bring heat and plenty of flavour
Provided by Delroy Dixon
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whizz all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender to form a thick paste. It shouldn't be too runny, similar to the consistency of sweet chilli sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three weeks.
- Slit the chicken skin with a sharp knife, then put into a container. Pour over the jerk marinade, making sure the chicken is completely covered. You may not need all the marinade. Cover the chicken and place in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, but ideally 24 hrs.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook for 30-45 mins. Remove the foil and baste the chicken with the juices from the dish, then cook for a further 10 mins. The skin should start to crisp up. Check the meat is cooked by cutting into the deepest part of the chicken. If the juices run out red, return to the oven for 10 mins more, or until the juices run clear. Serve with rice & peas or any of your favourite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your jerk chicken will taste.
- Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts are the best choices for jerk chicken.
- Make sure your jerk paste is flavorful: The jerk paste is what gives jerk chicken its unique flavor, so make sure you use a good recipe and don't skimp on the ingredients.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more time the jerk paste has to penetrate the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Baste the chicken frequently: Basting the chicken with the jerk marinade or a mixture of water and vinegar will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Jerk chicken is traditionally served with rice and peas, but it can also be served with other sides such as roasted vegetables, coleslaw, or fried plantains.
Conclusion:
Jamaican jerk chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, jerk chicken is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Follow these tips to make the best jerk chicken you've ever had!
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