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Sunday Dinner Jerk Chicken Recipe: Jamaican Jerk Chicken | Recipes By Chef Ricardo

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Cultural Context

Jamaican jerk chicken is a traditional dish that originated from the Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped into the Jamaican mountains. The unique flavor comes from a blend of spices and cooking methods that reflect the island's diverse cultural influences. Jerk cooking is often associated with outdoor gatherings and celebrations, making it a popular choice for barbecues and parties.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 lbs chicken
3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1/4 cup lime juice
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
4 scallions
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Marinate the chicken for 24-48 hours in the fridge with jerk seasoning, lime juice, garlic, ginger, scallions, thyme, allspice, and oil.

2

Remove the marinated chicken from the container and place it on a piece of juice paper inside a baking tray.

3

Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken in the tray.

4

Preheat the oven for about 10 minutes before baking.

5

Bake the chicken in the oven for 30-35 minutes at gas mark 8 or 9, or 165-175 degrees Celsius.

6

After baking, remove the chicken from the oven and plate it up.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlmeasuring spoonsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Jerk Chicken

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