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Jerk Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the Maroons, runaway slaves in Jamaica, Jerk Chicken is a dish steeped in history and tradition. The unique blend of spices and cooking methods reflects the island's diverse cultural influences, making it a staple at celebrations and gatherings. Today, Jerk Chicken has gained international popularity, with variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 habanero peppers
1 bunch green onions
4-5 cloves garlic
1 large lemon
1 lime
few tablespoons brown sugar
chopped onion
thyme
cinnamon
cumin
accent seasoning
black pepper
black garlic
cayenne pepper
half pack saison seasoning
olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder and easier to find.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

1

Wash hands before starting.

2

Wash 2 habanero peppers and chop them in half.

3

Wash 1 bunch of green onions and chop into one-inch pieces.

4

Add chopped habanero peppers and green onions to a nutribullet container.

5

Chop 4-5 cloves of garlic and add to the nutribullet.

6

Juice 1 large lemon and add the juice to the nutribullet, ensuring no seeds get in.

7

Juice 1 lime and add the juice to the nutribullet.

8

Add a few tablespoons of brown sugar to the nutribullet.

9

Add chopped onion to the nutribullet.

10

Add thyme, cinnamon, cumin, accent seasoning, black pepper, black garlic, and cayenne pepper to the nutribullet, eyeballing the amounts.

11

Add half a pack of saison seasoning to the nutribullet.

12

Pour in olive oil into the nutribullet.

13

Blend the mixture until smooth, leaving some small chunks acceptable.

14

Wash hands again before handling chicken.

15

Wash 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs and dry them with a paper towel.

16

Coat the chicken thighs with the blended sauce, ensuring not to drown them.

17

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

18

Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for about 1.5 minutes on each side to get a nice sear.

19

Remove the chicken from the skillet and remove some oil, leaving enough to sauté onions.

20

Add chopped onions to the skillet to sauté.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

nutribulletskillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Jerked Chicken

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