Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of jerk chicken accompanied by a refreshing cucumber relish. This dynamic duo promises an explosion of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating this Jamaican-inspired dish, providing step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive ingredient list, and valuable tips to ensure a successful and flavorful experience.
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TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON RELISH
We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garam masala, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate up to 6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., For relish, in a small bowl, mix cantaloupe, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, mint and remaining lemon juice., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with relish and reserved marinade. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JERK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER RELISH
Jerk chicken is a traditional Jamaican dish that gets its name and a little bit of heat from Jerk Seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and olive oil. Add boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and turn to coat. Cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon marinade over chicken, and bake until chickenis just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss onion and cucumber with 3 tablespoons cider vinegar and sugar. To serve, slice chicken breasts as desired; spoon cucumber relish over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 40 g
BOB MARLEY'S REGGAE: JERK MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST SKEWERS, CHARGRILLED AND SERVED WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE AND YUCCA FRIES
Steps:
- For the marinade: mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar. These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor. Preheat the fryer. Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the Yucca fries in the fryer and fry the fries until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Place 3 of the skewers on the left side of the plate. Place green tai leaf on the other end of the plate and top with a wedge of fresh pineapple. Place 6 ounces of cooked yucca fries in the middle of the plate. Place 3 ounces of cucumber sauce in a souffle cup next to the skewers and serve.
- Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender.
FAUX JERK CHICKEN
This recipe is a family favorite that is sweet and spicy! The taste is a welcome change from the everyday chicken dish. The longer you marinate, the better the flavor. Serve with a saffron rice.
Provided by BETHMCAFEE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time P1DT35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 351.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
JERK SEASONING
Make your own seasoning mix for our Jerk Chicken with Cucumber Relish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield 2 tablespoons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix ingredients to yield 2 tablespoons.
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
CUCUMBER RELISH
This is a sweet pickle relish similiar to what you can buy in the grocery store. (Better, I think) Can be used for Hot Dogs, Potato salad or any recipe calling for Sweet relish or salad cubes. Easy to make
Provided by Brenda Hall
Categories Vegetable
Time 5h5m
Yield 5-6 Pints
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
- Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
- Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
- Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
- Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
- Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
- Yield 5-6 pints.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5722.6, Carbohydrate 157.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 148.1, Protein 3
JERK CHICKEN
Succulent chicken thighs covered with jerk paste and simply roasted in the oven - perfect served with Caribbean rice & peas
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. With a stick blender or in the small bowl of a food processor, whizz together the jerk seasoning, coconut cream, chilli, spring onions, thyme, garlic and ginger. Stir in the lime zest and juice, and season to taste.
- Slash the chicken thighs down to the bone a couple of times, then smear over the jerk paste. Roast in the oven for 45-50 mins until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle over more thyme and serve with rice & peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
JERK CHICKEN
Steps:
- Make the marinade:
- In a food processor or blender purée the scallion, the 2 chilies, the soy sauce, the lime juice, the allspice, the mustard, the bay leaves, the garlic, the salt, the sugar, the thyme, and the cinnamon.
- Divide the chicken parts between 2 heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and spoon the marinade over them, coating them well. Seal the bags, pressing out the excess air, and let the chicken marinate, chilled, turning the bags over several times, for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days.
- On an oiled rack set 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, and covere if possible, for 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the chicken as it is cooked with tongs to a heated platter; keep it warm, covered loosely with foil, and garnish the platter with the additional chilies.
JERK CHICKEN KABOBS WITH COOL CUCUMBER SAUCE
Cook up some vibrant Caribbean flavors on the grill today with our outstanding recipe for Jerk Chicken Kabobs with Cool Cucumber Sauce.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Pour over chicken, bell peppers and onions in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat chicken and vegetables with marinade mixture. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken and vegetables from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 4 skewers alternately with vegetables.
- Grill kabobs 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with cucumber mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
SIMPLE CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN
I like jerk chicken but often don't have all the exotic ingredients. This simplifies the mix by using dry italian dressing. Yummy on the Grill!
Provided by princess buttercup
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except chicken in bowl.
- Pour over chicken.
- Cover and marinate 1 hour or over night in fridge.
- GRILL it!
- Enjoy!
COOL CUCUMBER CHICKEN
My husband really likes chicken, so when I need a delicious dish for a picnic, this is what I make. -Andria Barosi-Stampone, Randolph, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush both sides of chicken with oil. Broil 5 in. from the heat or grill over medium heat, for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful jerk chicken, use a combination of dark and light meat chicken pieces. Dark meat chicken, such as thighs and legs, has a richer flavor than light meat chicken, such as breasts and wings.
- Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors of the jerk seasoning to penetrate the meat. The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be.
- When grilling the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium-low heat to prevent it from burning. If you cook the chicken over high heat, it will cook too quickly and the inside of the chicken will be undercooked.
- To make the cucumber relish, use fresh cucumbers that are firm and crisp. Also, be sure to use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers so that they are easy to eat.
- Serve the jerk chicken with the cucumber relish, rice and peas, and your favorite Caribbean sides.
Conclusion:
This jerk chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The jerk seasoning gives the chicken a spicy and flavorful kick, while the cucumber relish adds a refreshing and tangy contrast. Serve this dish with your favorite Caribbean sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
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