How To Make JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN At Home (No Grill Needed!) with Sauce | Lesson #23

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

Wash the chicken with vinegar and clean thoroughly.

Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce to the chicken.

Add a sprinkle of black pepper and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose seasoning to the chicken.

Add about 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning to the chicken.

Lift the skin of the chicken and rub the seasoning underneath for better flavor.

Wrap the seasoned chicken and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Preheat the indoor grill to 425°F.

Sear the chicken on the grill to get some color before cooking it in the oven.

Boil 2 cups of water and add it to the chicken, cooking for about 15 minutes to help create sauce.

Cover and let it cook for about 20 minutes to achieve smokiness from the grill.

Add a bit of beer to the chicken for flavor and cover again.

Remove the chicken from the grill and place it in the oven.

Cook the chicken in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to the chicken for color.

Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water to thicken the gravy.

Let the gravy cook for 2 minutes on low heat and strain it for smoothness.

Cook the chicken in the oven for about 10 minutes on each side until done.

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