Best 6 Jamaican Style Chicken Recipes

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Jamaican-style chicken is a delectable and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. This flavorful dish is a symphony of bold spices, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken, all harmoniously blended to create a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of authentic Jamaican-style chicken. We'll explore the essential ingredients, marinade techniques, and cooking methods that will transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary Caribbean delight. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate Jamaican-style chicken!

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GRILLED CHICKEN AND PLANTAINS, JAMAICAN-STYLE



Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Plantain     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Olive Oil
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
2 semi-ripe plantains (yellow-black skin), peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with oil. Prepare barbecue(medium heat). Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients in blender until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into pie dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Marinate 15 minutes.
  • Brush plantains with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill plantains and chicken, skin side down, 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over. Grill until chicken is cooked through and plantains are tender, 8 minutes for chicken and 4 minutes for plantains. Serve plantains and chicken drizzled with remaining sauce.

JAMAICAN STYLE CURRY CHICKEN



Jamaican Style Curry Chicken image

This is a recipe that I have put together over some various websites, verbal consultations and just experimenting on my own and with my family. Rich and hearty with a great flavor when you can't get the real thing in the islands. Try a variety of hot peppers to change the flavor - even sweet bell peppers give a different taste. Use fresh thyme to really bring out the fresh taste.

Provided by Ed G II

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons Jamaican-style curry powder
2 slices habanero pepper
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, tomato, garlic, curry powder, habanero pepper, and thyme until onion is golden, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water into the skillet, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 322.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

JAMAICAN STYLE CHICKEN



Jamaican Style Chicken image

One of the local TV stations has a recipe contest, once a year. I made this up & entered it last year...I won 1st place for the week for Poultry. Our youngest Son LOVES it & I've gotten many other compliments on it...hope you enjoy it, too!!!

Provided by Ackman

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons orange juice, frozen concentrate, undiluted
2 teaspoons thyme
3 teaspoons rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped fine
6 pieces chicken, cut-up

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except the chicken in a bowl (food processor works best).
  • Mix well, until smooth.
  • Place chicken pieces in zip-lock bag.
  • Pour sauce mixture over chicken & close the bag.
  • Lay flat on a plate or whatever you have.
  • Refridgerate for AT LEAST 4hours -- overnight is preferred, for best flavor.
  • Turn bag over, every couple hours if possible.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly coat a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in a single layer in the pan.
  • Pour remaining sauce over all.
  • Bake, uncovered, 1 to 1½ hours.

CURRY CHICKEN JAMAICAN STYLE



Curry Chicken Jamaican Style image

A delicious, easy and authentic Jamaican recipe! This recipe was shared with us by a true Jamaican chef. Perfect meal when served with white rice and a salad. As per the chef, for best flavor always use chicken with bone.

Provided by ChaseNNJ

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs chicken
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 stalks scallions, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper (keep whole!)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Chop chicken into serving pieces, and wash with vinegar or lime, then set aside.
  • In a large cooking pot heat up the cooking oil. When oil is hot, add in the garlic, black pepper, onion, scallions, and fresh thyme.
  • Fry for about 3 minutes while stirring, then add curry powder and continue to fry on medium heat for about 4 more minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces, and salt, stir and cover with a tight fitting lid.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes. then lift lid and stir again. Check again in 10 minutes. The chicken should have made enough of it's own liquid by now to cook in it's own juice, if not, then add a couple tablespoons of water. Cook for 20 more minutes, then add a whole scotch bonnet pepper (just lay the pepper on top of chicken, do not puncture it or the food will be too spicy!), put lid back on, and cook for five more minutes or until chicken is tender. Serve over hot white rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PLANTAINS, JAMAICAN-STYLE



Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style image

Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Plantains, Jamaican-Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil
1/4 cup molasses, light (mild flavored)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 chicken breast halves (boneless with skin)
2 semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick (yellow-black skin)

Steps:

  • Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into a pie plate. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Brush plantains with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill plantains and chicken (skin side down), for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over. Grill until chicken is cooked through approximately 8 minutes (for chicken) and 4 minutes for plantains. Serve chicken and plantains and drizzle with remaining sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PLAINTAINS, JAMAICAN-STYLE



Grilled Chicken and Plaintains, Jamaican-Style image

Fire up the grill and enjoy this full-flavored dish. Recipe is from Epicurious.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil
1/4 c molasses, light (mild flavored)
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground allspice
4 chicken breast halves (boneless with skin)
2 semi-ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal 1/3 - 1/2 thick (yellow-black skin)

Steps:

  • 1. Brush grill with oil. Prepare grill to medium heat. Puree molasses and next 7 ingredients (red wine vinegar through ground allspice)in blender until smooth.
  • 2. Season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce into a pie plate. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes. Brush plantains with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Grill plantains and chicken (skin side down), for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and plantains over and grill until chicken is cooked through - approximately 8 minutes (for chicken) and 4 minutes (for plantains).
  • 4. serve chicken and plantains and drizzle wth remaining sauce.

Tips for Making Jamaican-Style Chicken

  • Use a flavorful marinade. A good marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and make it moist and tender. Some popular Jamaican marinade ingredients include jerk seasoning, allspice, thyme, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you are using a grill, cook the chicken over indirect heat.
  • Baste the chicken frequently. This will help to keep the chicken moist and prevent it from burning. You can baste the chicken with the marinade, water, or a mixture of both.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help the chicken to retain its juices and make it more tender.

Conclusion

Jamaican-style chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can make Jamaican-style chicken that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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