The Ultimate Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Fried Plantains Recipe | Homemade Jerk Marinade

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning is more accessible and can mimic some flavors.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives are lower in calories and can be used for garnish.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeños are milder and more commonly found.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Wash the chicken with fresh lemon to remove any poultry smell.

If available, vinegar can also be used to wash the chicken.

Prepare the marinade by combining nutmeg, seasoned salt, cinnamon powder, browning, ginger paste, garlic paste, allspice, and scotch bonnet in a bowl.

Dice the celery sticks, green onion, onion, and scotch bonnet, then blend everything until smooth.

Marinate the chicken with the blended marinade, ensuring it is well coated.

Let the marinated chicken rest for 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a grilling pan and spray with oil spray for a crispy texture.

Broil the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes on each side.

Flip the chicken and grill for another 10 minutes in the oven.

Peel and slice the ripe plantains in preparation for deep frying.

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