Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 Scotch bonnet chillies; 4 Garlic cloves; 6 Spring onions; 2 tbsp Fresh ginger; 1 tbsp Dried thyme; 1 tbsp Ground allspice; 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp Dark brown sugar; 50 ml Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1.5 kg Chicken pieces; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper

Experience the taste of Jamaica with this fiery and flavourful Jerk Chicken recipe, perfect for a weekend BBQ or a special family dinner.

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METHOD

Step 1.
Combine all the spices, chillies, garlic, and ginger in a food processor to make the jerk marinade.
Step 2.
Mix in the soy sauce and lime juice to the marinade for a balanced flavour.
Step 3.
Score the chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 4.
Preheat your grill to a medium-high temperature and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Step 5.
Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until it is cooked through and the skin is crisp and charred, about 35-45 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 74°C.
Step 6.
Serve the jerk chicken hot, garnished with lime wedges and fresh coriander.
Step 7.
Enjoy your delicious Jamaican Jerk Chicken with rice and peas or a side salad for a complete meal.

INGREDIENTS

2 Scotch bonnet chillies
4 Garlic cloves
6 Spring onions
2 tbspFresh ginger
1 tbspDried thyme
1 tbspGround allspice
0.5 tspGround cinnamon
0.5 tspGround nutmeg
2 tbspDark brown sugar
50 mlSoy sauce
2 tbspLime juice
1.5 kgChicken pieces
1 tbspSalt
1 tspBlack pepper

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